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Combine yeast, sugar, water and milk. Set aside for 5 minuets until foamy. Place flour, oil, currants, orange rind and cinnamon in a bowl. Add yeast mixture to form dough. Turn dough onto floured surface and knead until smooth. Place dough in a bowl, cover and allow to rest for about 1 hour, until dough doubles in size.
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Preheat oven to 400-degrees.
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To make raspberry filling, place the raspberries and sugar in a non-stick pan over high heat.
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Stir until sugar is dissolved.
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Bring to a boil, stir until reduced and thickened. Set aside to cool completely.
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Roll dough out on a lightly floured surface and roll into a rectangle (about 8" X 16").
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Spread cooled raspberry filling across dough. You may not need to use all of the filling.
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Carefully roll the dough into a log.
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Slice the rolled dough log in half, length-wise. This will create a ribbon-like effect.
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Place both pieces on parchment paper-lined baking tray to begin twisting.
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Pinch the two dough ends together and carefully twist each half over the other.
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Make sure the raspberry filling ribbons are facing up as you twist and form a circle.
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Lightly brush dough with milk to remove any evidence of flour.
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Sprinkle with raw sugar and bake for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.