Ingredients
Method
Preparation
- Yeast Sponge: 100 ml warm milk (35–40 °C / 95–104 °F)
- 1 tbsp (20 g) granulated sugar
- 7 g (2 tsp) active dry yeast
- 3 tbsp (25 g) all-purpose flour
- Fruit Soak: Zest of 1 orange
- 70 ml (5 tbsp) fresh orange juice
- 50 g (1.75 oz) dried cherries
- 50 g (1.75 oz) raisins
- 50 g (1.75 oz) dried cranberries
- 50 ml (¼ cup) whisky or cognac
- Main Dough: 150 ml milk
- 4 tbsp (80 g) granulated sugar
- 1½ tsp (8 g) vanilla sugar
- 2 whole eggs
- 2 egg yolks
- 600–630 g (4¾–5 cups) all-purpose flour
- ¾ tsp (4 g) fine salt
- 100 ml (7 tbsp) melted butter
- Egg Wash & Topping: 1 egg yolk
- 1 tbsp milk
- 30 g (2 tbsp) poppy seeds
- Powdered sugar, for dusting
