Raisin Breakfast Bread Cramique Recipe

Indulge in the exquisite Raisin Breakfast Bread Cramique, a delightful lean brioche inspired by Wittaner, Brussels' finest pastry shop, and featured in Nick Malgieri's "A Baker's Tour." This recipe recreates the magic of this Belgian masterpiece, resulting in a bread perfect for thin slices, sandwiches, or delectable toast. Its subtly sweet raisin notes and tender crumb will elevate your breakfast or brunch experience.

Prep Time 30 mins
Cook Time 170 mins
Calories 1858.9 kcal
Protein 83g
Rating 5.0 (2 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Raisin Breakfast Bread Cramique

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How to Make Raisin Breakfast Bread Cramique

  1. Place 1 1/2 cups (180g) all-purpose flour in the bowl of your stand mixer.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together 1 teaspoon (4g) active dry yeast and 1/2 cup (120ml) warm milk (105-115°F). Whisk in 2 large egg yolks.
  3. Stir the yeast mixture into the flour in the mixer bowl.
  4. Using the paddle attachment, mix on the lowest speed for 2 minutes.
  5. Stop the mixer and allow the dough to rest for ten minutes.
  6. Add 1/2 cup (113g) unsalted butter, softened, 1/4 cup (50g) granulated sugar, 1 teaspoon (6g) salt, and the remaining 1/2 cup (60g) all-purpose flour to the bowl. Mix on the lowest speed until combined.
  7. Then mix on medium speed until the dough is smooth and elastic, about another 3-4 minutes.
  8. Beat in 1/2 cup (60g) raisins on the lowest speed.
  9. Scrape the dough into a buttered bowl, turning to coat the top with butter.
  10. Cover with plastic wrap and allow to rise until doubled, about 1 hour.
  11. Meanwhile, butter a 9x5 inch loaf pan and line the bottom with parchment paper.
  12. Once doubled, gently scrape the dough onto a lightly floured surface.
  13. Press the dough into a rectangle, brushing off any excess flour.
  14. Stretch the dough into a rectangle, then fold it like a business letter (approximately the length of your loaf pan).
  15. Tuck in the ends and place the loaf in the prepared pan, seam side down.
  16. Butter a piece of plastic wrap and cover the bread with it. Allow the loaf to rise until doubled, about another hour.
  17. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
  18. When the loaf has completely risen, place it on a rack in the middle of the oven. Bake until golden brown and an internal temperature of 200°F (93°C) is reached, about 30 minutes.
  19. Carefully unmold onto a wire rack and cool on its side.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

76 g

Sugar

277g

Fat

176g

Carbs

96g