Soak the dried apricots pieces in water, 10% of their own weight Scale the almond paste in pieces of approx. 85 gram. Roll them in long shape
Mix all ingredients into a smooth and developed dough. Kneading time is slightly shorter than a normal fruit bread. Stop mixing once the dough is smooth. After kneading mix filling 1 in
Dough temperature: approx. 26ºC
Dough pieces approx. 450 gram and rounding
Dough proof: Approx. 20 minutes
Mould into a short pointed model
Dough proof: Approx. 20 minutes
Role from the middle two lips on the dough pieces. Place a piece of almond paste in the middle and fold it in. Make sure the lock is closed
Final proof: Approx. 25 minutes
Baking: approx. 40 minutes at 200ºC
Directly after baking brush with melted butter. After cooling down brush it with or dip it in orange fondant
Notes
For better softness in the baked product, we recommend to wash again delivered raisins/currants and soak them briefly