Cherry Roll with Custard

Baked goods made from yeast dough turn out very tasty and soft. However, many homemakers believe that yeast dough is one of the most temperamental, which is why they avoid making this type of pastry at home. But by following a few simple rules, you can easily prepare aromatic baked goods yourself. The cherry roll with custard is very simple, yet the result is incredibly delicious.

Cooking time: 50 minutes.

Servings: 15.

Calories: 208 kcal per 100 grams.

Ingredients

• milk - 1 liter;
• live yeast - 50 g;
• wheat flour - 910 g;
• turmeric – 1 tsp;
• sugar – 800 g;
• vanillin – 1 tsp;
• butter – 20 g;
• water – 200 ml;
• canned cherries – 500 g;
• chicken egg – 1 piece;
• sunflower oil – 3 tbsp.

Cooking

1. Start by preparing the custard. In a deep saucepan, combine 5 tbsp of flour, 1 cup of sugar, 0.5 tsp of vanilla, and turmeric. Turmeric is used as a coloring agent in this case, giving your roll a beautiful appearance in the cut.

2. Stir the dry ingredients with a spoon, then add the milk. Reserve 1 cup of milk for making the yeast dough. To avoid lumps in the mixture, lightly beat it with a mixer on low speed.

3. Put the mixture on low heat and cook until it thickens, stirring constantly to prevent the custard from burning or forming lumps. Once thickened, add butter to the custard, giving it a glossy finish and richer flavor.

4. The thick custard for the roll is ready. Set it aside to cool while you prepare the fluffy yeast dough.

5. For the yeast dough, combine yeast, 5 tbsp of flour, and 5 tbsp of sugar in a separate deep bowl.

6. Slightly warm 1 cup of water in the microwave, then add it to the bowl. Make sure the water is only slightly warm. If overheated, the yeast won’t activate. Stir the ingredients with a spoon and wait for the fresh yeast to fully dissolve in the warm water.

7. Cover the mixture with a clean towel and place it in a warm spot. Once it becomes foamy, add the pre-warmed cup of milk, a cup of sugar, the remaining vanilla, and flour.

8. Knead a firm and soft yeast dough with clean hands. To make the pastry tender and fluffy, wait for the dough to rise, then knead it again. This step should be repeated at least twice before shaping the roll.

9. Roll out the dough into a neat rectangular sheet with a rolling pin. It’s best to do this on a clean kitchen table. To prevent sticking, lightly dust the surface with flour.

10. Spread the yellow custard evenly over the rolled-out dough. Then, layer cherries on top of the custard. It's preferable to use pitted cherries. If you have a sweet tooth, you can sprinkle the cherries with the remaining sugar.

11. Grease a baking sheet with oil using a silicone brush. Carefully roll the dough with the filling into a roll. Seal the edges tightly, then shape the roll into a small ring. Place the roll on the baking sheet. Beat the egg in a small bowl and whisk with a fork. Generously brush the roll with the beaten egg using the brush.

12. Bake the roll at 180°C for at least 30 minutes. Once the roll is golden brown, remove it from the oven and let it cool slightly. The pastry is very delicate, so you won’t be able to transfer it immediately to a serving dish.

13. Once the cherry roll with custard has cooled slightly, cut it into small slices with a sharp knife, place them on a wide dish, and serve to your guests. This pastry is served warm. Before serving, you can garnish the slices with sweet whipped cream.

The cherry roll with custard prepared according to this recipe turns out soft and very tasty. It pairs well with almost any drink, but its flavor becomes more intense when served with juice. Enjoy your meal!