CURRANTS ROLL | Chef Zoe | Regal Products | Cup of Joe Caribbean

currants

🥗Healthier: raisins

💰Cheaper: sultanas

Raisins are more accessible and less expensive than currants.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil provides a healthier fat option.

Add flour, caster sugar, and salt to a bowl and pulse to combine.

Add shortening and butter, then pulse until a mealy texture is formed.

Add cold water and pulse to combine until a dough forms.

Roll the dough into a log and place it in a bag, refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.

Prepare the filling by mixing currants, raisins, brown sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg in a bowl.

Dust the counter and rolling pin, then roll the refrigerated dough into a rectangle approximately 12 inches wide and 16 inches long.

Spread the filling evenly over the rolled dough, then roll it up to form a log.

Seal the ends of the log and dock the top for steam.

Place the log in a tray and bake in the oven at 400 degrees for 20 minutes, then reduce the temperature and bake for another 15 minutes.

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