Krantz Cake with Apple Jam

Krantz cake with apple jam is a braided yeast bun where a jam-filled roll is sliced lengthwise and plaited, revealing a beautiful cross-section of the filling. It bakes for 20-25 minutes at 180-200°C, and while still hot it's brushed with jam for a glossy finish. A wonderfully fragrant pastry - recommended, enjoy!

Krantz Cake with Apple Jam

A braided yeast bun with apple jam: the roll is sliced lengthwise and plaited, revealing the filling.

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Prep Time 25 minutes mins

Cook Time 25 minutes mins

Rising time 40 minutes mins

Total Time 1 hour hr 30 minutes mins

Servings: 4 pieces

Course: Pies

Cuisine: Home cooking

Ingredients Method

Ingredients

  

• 300 g yeast dough
• 300 g apple jam
• 1 egg for glazing
• jelly or apricot preserves for shine

Method

 

1. Knead the yeast dough and divide it into portions, rolling each into a ball.
2. Roll each ball into a thin sheet and spread the apple jam over the entire surface.
   
3. Roll the sheet up into a log and slice it lengthwise.
   
4. Braid the two halves together.
   
5. Transfer the krantz to a baking sheet, let proof in a warm spot, brush with beaten egg before baking and bake for 20-25 minutes at 180-200°C.
   
6. While still hot, brush the krantz with jelly, jam or apricot preserves for shine, then let cool. Enjoy!
   

Tips

• It's convenient to use the yeast dough with water recipe - it's ready to work with right after kneading.
• Brush the krantz with jelly, jam or apricot preserves while it's still hot, so the crust comes out glossy.
• Also try the krantz with boiled condensed milk and walnuts.