Elegant Saffron & White Chocolate Swirls

Elegant Saffron & White Chocolate Swirls

240 mins
medium
20 servings

Delicate saffron rolls infused with rich white chocolate, perfect for a special occasion. These swirls are easy to make and guaranteed to impress.

BakingDessertSaffronWhite Chocolate

Equipment Needed

  • Baking Sheets
  • Mixing Bowls
  • Oven
  • Rolling Pin

Ingredients

  • 25.00 gActive Dry Yeast(Ensure yeast is fresh)
  • 2.50 dlPlant-Based Milk(Almond or soy milk recommended)
  • 1.00 packetSaffron Threads(0.5g)
  • 0.75 dlGranulated Sugar
  • 75.00 gVegan Butter(Softened)
  • 1.00 unitEgg Substitute(Vegan egg replacer)
  • 8.00 dlAll-Purpose Flour
  • 0.50 tspSalt
  • 150.00 gAlmond Paste(Finely grated)
  • 50.00 gWhite Chocolate(Finely grated)
  • 100.00 gVegan Butter(Softened)
  • 0.50 dlBrown Sugar
  • 0.50 dlTapioca Starch
  • 1.50 tbspWater
  • 1.00 unitEgg Substitute(Vegan egg replacer)
  • 1.00 tbspWater
  • 1.00 tspSalt
  • 1.00 dlSugar Pearls
  • 1.00 dlGranulated Sugar
  • 1.00 dlWater

Instructions

1

In a bowl, crumble the yeast and mix with warmed plant-based milk (100-110°F) and saffron.

Estimated time: 5 minutes

2

Add sugar, vegan butter, egg substitute, and flour. Knead for 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic.

Estimated time: 10 minutes

3

Add salt and continue kneading until the dough is smooth and elastic. Cover and let rise for 30 minutes.

Estimated time: 30 minutes

4

Preheat oven to 450°F (230°C).

Estimated time: 5 minutes

5

Grate almond paste and white chocolate.

Estimated time: 5 minutes

6

Cream together vegan butter, almond paste, white chocolate, brown sugar, and tapioca starch until light and fluffy. Mix in water.

Estimated time: 10 minutes

7

On a lightly floured surface, roll out the dough into a rectangle (12x18 inches).

Estimated time: 10 minutes

8

Spread the filling evenly over the dough.

Estimated time: 5 minutes

9

Fold the dough over the filling and cut into 2-inch strips.

Estimated time: 10 minutes

10

Twist the strips and shape into rolls. Place on baking sheets lined with parchment paper.

Estimated time: 10 minutes

11

Let rise for 30-60 minutes.

Estimated time: 60 minutes

12

Whisk egg substitute with water and salt. Brush the rolls and sprinkle with sugar pearls.

Estimated time: 5 minutes

13

Bake for 8-10 minutes until golden brown.

Estimated time: 10 minutes

14

In a small saucepan, combine granulated sugar and water. Bring to a boil and brush the rolls with the hot syrup.

Estimated time: 10 minutes

15

Cool on a wire rack.

Estimated time: 15 minutes