Low Fat Pain aux Raisins

Indulge in a guilt-free French bakery classic with this irresistible Low Fat Pain aux Raisins recipe! Perfect for breakfast or a light dessert, this healthier take on the traditional pastry blends the nutty goodness of whole wheat flour with the natural sweetness of honey-soaked raisins and a creamy low-fat vanilla filling. The dough is enriched with yogurt for a tender, moist texture, while a light powdered sugar glaze adds the finishing touch to these golden, flaky spirals. With just 45 minutes of hands-on prep time, these homemade delights offer all the elegance of a patisserie treat, but with significantly less fat. Perfect for health-conscious foodies craving a taste of France!

Nutriscore Rating: 62/100

Prep Time:45 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:70 mins

Servings: 10

Ingredients

• 250 g All-purpose flour
• 50 g Whole wheat flour
• 1 packet Active dry yeast
• 150 ml Warm skim milk
• 1 tbsp Honey
• 1 tsp Salt
• 120 g Low-fat plain yogurt
• 50 g Unsalted butter
• 100 g Raisins
• 1 tsp Vanilla extract
• 1 large Egg yolk
• 1 tbsp Cornstarch
• 2 tbsp Cold water
• 1 large Egg white
• 2 tbsp Powdered sugar

Directions

Step 1

In a small bowl, mix warm skim milk and honey, then sprinkle the active dry yeast on top. Let it sit for 5 minutes until frothy.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, combine all-purpose flour, whole wheat flour, and salt. Add the yeast mixture and low-fat plain yogurt, mixing until a dough forms.

Step 3

Knead the dough on a lightly floured surface for about 7 minutes until it is smooth and elastic. Place the dough in a lightly greased bowl, cover with a damp towel, and let it rise for 1 hour or until doubled in size.

Step 4

For the filling, in a small bowl, combine raisins, vanilla extract, and 2 tablespoons of water. Let them soak until plump.

Step 5

In a saucepan, melt unsalted butter over low heat. Add the soaked raisins (reserve the soaking liquid) and cook for 2 minutes, then remove from heat.

Step 6

Mix cornstarch with cold water to make a slurry. Stir this into the butter and raisin mixture, return to low heat, and cook, stirring until thickened. Set aside to cool.

Step 7

Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Step 8

Once the dough has risen, roll it out on a floured surface into a rectangle about 0.5 cm thick.

Step 9

Spread the raisin mixture evenly over the dough. Roll the dough tightly from one long side to form a log.

Step 10

Slice the log into 10 equal pieces and place them on the prepared baking sheet.

Step 11

Beat the egg white lightly and brush it over the top of each slice.

Step 12

Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.

Step 13

Allow the pastries to cool slightly. In a small bowl, mix the powdered sugar with 1 teaspoon of water to form a glaze. Drizzle over the warm pastries before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(862.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2128.9

Total Fat 53.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 28.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g
Cholesterol 305.2mg	0%
Sodium 2627.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 366.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 18.9g	0%
Total Sugars 115.2g
Protein 56.8g	0%

Vitamin D 143.8IU	0%
Calcium 562.1mg	0%
Iron 16.4mg	0%
Potassium 2007.4mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 22.1%

Protein: 10.5%

Carbs: 67.5%