• SwissBake® Type 55 Flour – 960g
• SwissBake® Soft Bun Concentrate (i12815) – 40g
• Cold Water (6°C to 8°C) – 510g
• Shortening / Bakery Fat – 65g
• Granulated Sugar – 150g
• Salt – 20g
• Fresh Yeast – 35g
For Cooked Fruit Filling:
• Apples (peeled, finely diced) – 250g
• Pears (peeled, finely diced) – 250g
• Brown Sugar – 50g
• Unsalted Butter – 30g
• Spice Blend (Cinnamon, Nutmeg) – 10g
• SwissBake® Easy Crème Brûlée Mix (D13117) – 150g
• Heavy Cream (35% to 40%) – 400g
• Whole Milk – 400g
Fruit Filling Preparation: In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Add apples, pears, brown sugar, and spice blend. Cook until the fruit softens and reduces into a jam-like consistency with visible fruit chunks. Spread on a tray and cool completely before use.
Dough Mixing: In a spiral mixer, combine flour, soft bun concentrate, sugar, and salt. Crumble in fresh yeast. Add cold water and knead on low speed for 4 minutes. Then knead on high speed for 6–8 minutes. Add shortening during the final 2–3 minutes. Mix until smooth and elastic. Desired Dough Temperature (DDT): 25°C to 27°C.
Bulk Fermentation & Shaping: Bulk ferment for 30–45 minutes in a covered container. Divide into suitable loaf sizes. Roll out into thin rectangles, spread cooled fruit filling over each, and roll tightly into logs. Seal the seam and place seam-side down into greased loaf pans.
Final Proof & Baking: Proof at ambient temperature for 60–90 minutes. Bake in a preheated oven at 200°C for 30–40 minutes until golden brown. Cool completely, preferably overnight.
Bread Slicing & Layering: Cut cooled Krendel loaves into uniform 2 cm slices. Arrange snugly in a deep tray, slightly overlapping.
Custard Preparation: In a saucepan, whisk SwissBake® Easy Crème Brûlée Mix with milk until lump-free and then stir with cream. Ensure there are no lumps. Place the saucepan over medium heat, bring to a gentle simmer while stirring until it thickens into a classic pouring custard. Do not boil.
Final Assembly: Pour the hot custard evenly over the layered Krendel slices. Ensure full saturation. Cool to room temp, cover, and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight to fully set.
Portioning & Garnishing: Cut into squares. Serve chilled with vanilla ice cream, caramel drizzle, and cherry coulis for contrast and balance.