Trini Currants Roll

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.

Sift 3 cups of all-purpose flour into a bowl.

Measure out 3/4 cups of ice water and set aside.

Take 2 sticks of butter (1 cup) and keep it very hard.

Add allspice, cinnamon, white sugar, currants, vinegar, oil, and salt to the ingredients.

In a food processor, add the flour, a hint of salt, and 1.5 tablespoons of white sugar. Mix briefly.

Cut the hard butter into cubes and add it to the food processor.

Add the oil and vinegar to the mixture in the food processor.

Pulse the mixture until it resembles a cornmeal texture.

Add the ice water gradually while mixing until the dough starts to come together.

Fold the dough into a rectangular shape and repeat folding for about five times.

Wrap the dough in cling wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight.

Flour the work surface and roll out the dough into a large rectangle.

Spread some butter over the rolled-out dough.

Sprinkle currants evenly over the buttered dough.

Sprinkle cinnamon, nutmeg, and either brown or white sugar over the currants.

Add a small amount of cardamom powder for flavor.

Roll the dough tightly, tucking in the ends as you go.

Dust off any excess flour from the rolled dough.

Mix 1/4 teaspoon of water with 1 egg yolk to create an egg wash.

Brush the egg wash over the rolled dough for a golden color.

Preheat the oven to 400°F and bake for 10 minutes.

Remove the baked currants roll from the oven and let it cool slightly before serving.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

Spice Level:

Allergens