Ingredients

• 2 large eggs
• 60 g sugar
• 200 ml warm milk
• 200 ml warm water
• 8 g dry yeast (≈ 2¼ tsp)
• 600–650 g all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp salt
• 100 g soft butter (unsalted, room temperature)
• 100 g raisins
• 100 g dried apricots, chopped
• 100 g walnuts, chopped

Instructions

1. Activate Yeast: Mix warm milk, warm water, and sugar. Add yeast, stir, and let sit 10 minutes until foamy.
2. Mix Dough: Add eggs and salt. Gradually add flour until dough forms.
3. Add Butter: Knead in butter gradually until smooth and elastic (8–10 minutes).
4. Fold in Fruits & Nuts: Add raisins, apricots, and walnuts. Cover and let rise 1–1.5 hours.
5. Shape & Rise Again: Punch down, shape into braids or rounds. Cover and let rise 30–40 minutes.
6. Bake: Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F). Brush tops with beaten egg. Bake 30–35 minutes until golden.

Secret Trick ✨

Add the butter gradually after the gluten has formed. This makes the bread extra soft, airy, and rich.