Twisted with pudding

Twisted with pudding – a delicious and easy-to-make dessert, perfect for impressing family and friends! This recipe promotes a pleasant combination of textures and flavors, ideal for a sweet treat, whether it's an afternoon snack or a dessert for a special occasion. Plus, it's a quick recipe that doesn't require much preparation time but delivers spectacular results. Let's get started!

Preparation time: 20 minutes
Baking time: 25-30 minutes
Total time: 50-55 minutes
Number of servings: 8

Ingredients for the dough:
- 500 g flour
- 25 g fresh yeast (or 7 g dry yeast)
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 tablespoon flour
- 250 ml lukewarm milk
- 1 egg
- 70 g melted butter
- 1/2 teaspoon salt

Ingredients for the filling:
- 500 ml milk
- 100 g sugar
- 1 packet of pudding (vanilla or chocolate flavor)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Ingredients for brushing:
- 1 egg yolk
- 1 tablespoon milk

Preparation:

1. Start by preparing the yeast mixture. In a small bowl, combine the fresh yeast with 1 teaspoon of sugar and 1 tablespoon of flour. Pour the lukewarm milk over the mixture and let it sit for 10-15 minutes until it becomes frothy. This step will activate the yeast, ensuring that the dough rises beautifully.

2. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, sift the flour and add 1/2 teaspoon of salt. Make a well in the center and add the activated yeast mixture, egg, and melted butter. Combine the ingredients until you obtain a smooth dough.

3. Knead the dough for about 10 minutes until it becomes elastic and no longer sticks to your hands. Cover it with a clean towel and let it rise in a warm place, away from drafts, for 30-40 minutes, or until it doubles in size.

4. While the dough is rising, prepare the filling. In a saucepan, bring the milk to a boil. In a separate bowl, mix the pudding with the sugar and a little cold milk to form a paste. When the milk in the saucepan starts to boil, add the pudding mixture and stir continuously for 2-3 minutes until it thickens. Remove from heat and add the vanilla extract. Let it cool.

5. After the dough has risen, roll it out on a floured surface to form a rectangle about 1 cm thick. Spread the pudding filling evenly over the entire surface.

6. Roll the dough lengthwise to form a cylinder. Cut the cylinder into pieces about 4-5 cm long and place them in a baking tray lined with parchment paper, leaving a little space between them to allow for rising.

7. In a small bowl, mix the egg yolk with 1 tablespoon of milk and brush this mixture over each twisted roll. This step will ensure a golden and appetizing crust.

8. Let the twisted rolls rise for another 15-20 minutes. Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 180°C.

9. Bake the twisted rolls for 25-30 minutes or until they are golden and fluffy. Let them cool slightly before serving.

Serving suggestions and variations:
These twisted rolls with pudding are delicious served warm, but they can also be enjoyable at room temperature. You can sprinkle a little powdered sugar on top for an elegant touch. If you like to experiment, try changing the pudding flavor to chocolate or caramel. You can also add some nuts or chopped chocolate to the filling for an extra flavor boost.

Happy cooking and enjoying! The twisted rolls with pudding will surely become a favorite in your culinary repertoire!

 Ingredients: Dough: 300 g flour, 20 g vanilla pudding powder, 2 tablespoons of sugar, a pinch of salt, 25 g melted butter, 160 ml warm milk, 1 egg, 3 g dry yeast. For greasing the dough: a little oil, 50 g melted butter. Glaze: 3 tablespoons powdered sugar, 1 tablespoon milk (I used coconut milk).