Ingredients

Store Cupboard

  • 50g of fresh yeast, (or 19g dried yeast, but fresh is preferable)
  • 700g of plain flour, sifted, plus extra to dust
  • 100g of golden caster sugar
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 tbsp of cardamom seeds, crushed
  • 100g of raisins
  • 50g of blanched almonds, chopped, plus extra for decoration

Dairy

  • 250ml of whole milk, lukewarm
  • 100g of salted butter, softened, cut into small pieces
  • 2 eggs, lightly beaten
  • 1 egg, beaten, to egg wash