Pains briochés aux raisins


Pains briochés aux raisins
This classic French "viennoiserie" is a sweet bun containing confectioner's custard (crème pâtissière) and rum-soaked raisins. It demands a bit of skill, but is not too complicated.
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Last modified on: September 12th 2018
For 12 buns, you will need:

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Times for this recipe
Preparation: 50 min.
Resting: 1 hour 30 min.
Cooking: 20 min.
All in all: 2 hours 40 min.
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Step by step recipe


Stage 1 - 10 min.
Pains briochés aux raisins
Prepare 100 g raisins and put to soak in the rum.

Stage 2 - 2 min.
Pains briochés aux raisins
Roll out 700 g brioche dough into a large square 1/2 cm (1/4 inch) thick.

Stage 3 - 3 min.
Pains briochés aux raisins
Trim off the side of the square nearest to you with a large knife to give a straight edge.

Stage 4 - 5 min.
Pains briochés aux raisins
Spread 700 g confectioner's custard (crème pâtissière, or french pastry cream) evenly all over the dough. Use a palette-knife, if you have one, as it will make this easier.

Stage 5 - 3 min.
Pains briochés aux raisins
Spread the raisins evenly on top.

Stage 6 - 5 min.
Pains briochés aux raisins
Then roll the dough up.

This is the trickiest part of the recipe. You can use a palette knife to help you, as shown in the photo, or slip a sheet of paper under the dough to help you lift it up.

Stage 7 - 3 min.
Pains briochés aux raisins
Roll up tightly and seal the roll by brushing only the trailing edge with beaten egg to help it stick.

Stage 8 - 30 min.
Pains briochés aux raisins
Place the roll with the seam underneath on a baking sheet and put in the freezer for 30 minutes.

This is to firm up the dough and make it easier to cut.

Stage 9 - 8 min.
Pains briochés aux raisins
After this "firming" time, cut the dough into slices 1 to 1.5 cm (1/4 to 1/2 inch) thick.

Stage 10 - 3 min.
Pains briochés aux raisins
Arrange on the baking sheet with room between them, as they need room to expand.

Stage 11 - 5 min.
Pains briochés aux raisins
Glaze the tops...

Stage 12 - 1 hour
Pains briochés aux raisins
...and sides of the buns.

Cover with a plastic sheet and leave to rest for 2 hours.

plastic sheet

Stage 13 - 20 min.
Pains briochés aux raisins
After this, heat the oven to 240°C (460°F).

Glaze the buns again and bake for about 20 minutes.
Remarks
Those who like their buns even richer and sweeter add chocolate chips to the custard.
Keeping: 1 or 2 days in an airtight tin.
Source: Home made.
Nutritional information
Proteins (gr)Carbohydrates (gr)Fats (gr)Energy value (in k-calories)Energy value (in k-joules)
Whole recipe1,070 RDI=410 %4,640 RDI=440 %2,120 RDI=320 %4,700 RDI=240 %19,700 RDI: 240 %
Per 100 g70 RDI=30 %290 RDI=30 %130 RDI=20 %290 RDI=20 %1,220 RDI: 20 %
Per buns90 RDI=30 %390 RDI=40 %180 RDI=30 %390 RDI=20 %1,640 RDI: 20 %
The % figures are calculated in relation to the Recommended Dietary Intake , or RDI of 2,000 k-calories (or 8,400 k-joules) per day for a woman Change to a man
Possible allergens in this recipe: Sulfites, Milk, egg, Gluten, leaven
How much will it cost?
  • For 12 buns : 7.60 €
  • Per buns : 0.65 €

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Note: Be careful, these prices are only an estimate, you can consult the table of prices by ingredients used for this estimate.
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Confectioner's custard (Crème pâtissière, or French pastry cream)
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