Fantastic Plum Swirls – You Absolutely Have to Try Them!

Preparation

1. 1. Prepare the Dough
      Stir the lukewarm milk with 1 tablespoon of sugar and the yeast until smooth.
      In a large bowl, combine flour, melted butter, the remaining sugar, and egg yolk.
      Add the yeast-milk mixture and knead everything into a smooth dough using the dough hooks of a hand mixer.
      Cover the dough and let it rise in a warm place for about 45 minutes.

   2. Prepare the Filling
      Wash the plums, halve them, remove the pits, and cut into small pieces.
      Heat 3 tablespoons of water in a saucepan, then add the plums and simmer over medium heat until the liquid has evaporated.
      Mix the cornstarch with a little cold water until smooth, stir it into the plums, and briefly bring to a boil.
      Sweeten with 2 tablespoons of sugar, stir well, and let the mixture cool.

   3. Assemble the Swirls
      Knead the dough briefly on a lightly floured surface, then roll it out into a rectangle about 20 x 30 cm in size.
      Mix 1 tablespoon sugar with ground cloves, cinnamon, and chopped almonds. Sprinkle this mixture over the dough.
      Spread the cooled plum compote on top.

   4. Shape and Bake
      Roll the dough up tightly from the long side. Cut into 6 slices.
      Place the slices cut side up on a baking tray lined with baking paper.
      Cover and let rise again for another 20 minutes.
      Melt the remaining butter and brush the swirls with it.
      Bake in a preheated oven at 200°C (392°F), on the middle rack, for about 25 minutes.

   Enjoy your homemade plum swirls! Guten Appetit! 😋