Xinjiang Walnut Raisin Bread

Instructions

1. 1

   Mix all ingredients except raisins, walnuts, salt, and egg wash into a smooth dough. Add salt and knead well, then let it rest.

2. 2

   Wash and dry the raisins with a kitchen towel.

3. 3

   Shell the walnuts and take out the kernels.

4. 4

   Beat one egg and set aside for egg wash.

5. 5

   Let the dough rise until 1.5 times its size, divide into two parts, and roll one part into an oval shape.

6. 6

   Place a row of walnuts and a row of raisins from right to left, leaving more space on the left.

7. 7

   Roll from right to left, pressing slightly on both ends.

8. 8

   Continue rolling forward.

9. 9

   Shape the roll after reaching the end.

10. 10

    Press slightly to form.

11. 11

    Make three diagonal cuts on the surface to expose the nuts.

12. 12

    Brush with egg wash.

13. 13

    Let it rest again until it rises to 1.5 times its size.

14. 14

    Bake in a preheated oven at 180°C for about 20 minutes.

15. 15

    Remove when the surface is golden brown.

16. 16

    Let it cool before slicing.