- Combine the raisins, preserves, almonds, zest and rum and let soak overnight.
- Add the flour to a large bowl and make a well in the middle. Crumble in the yeast and cover with a pinch of sugar and 2-3 tbsp of warmed milk. Stir the mixture in the well, cover and rest for 15 minutes.
- Cube the butter and add to the flour mixture. Add the sugars, pices and eggs and combine everything in to a rough mass. Turn out onto a work surface and knead for at least 5 minutes, until relatively soft and smooth. Add the fruit-rum mixture and knead until well incorporated. Cover and let rest for 30 minutes.
- Divide the dough into 3 portions and shape into loaves. Slightly flatten one half of each loaf lengthwise with a rolling pin, Fold over the thin side. and transfer to a baking tray.
- Cover and let rest for 30 minutes while preheating the oven to 200┬░C.
- Reduce the heat to 180┬░C and bake the loaves for 50-70 minutes or until a tester comes out clean. Cover with tin foil halfway through.
- When done, take out the loaves and immedeately bruth with melted butter. Allow to cool completely, brush with more butter and dust with powdered sugar.
- Tighly wrap in tin foil and put into an airtight freezer bag with its air pushed out. Store in a dark cool place, but not the fridge.
For best aroma, leave the baked loaves for 1-2 weeks before serving.
For best aroma, leave the baked loaves for 1-2 weeks before serving. |