Bretzel mat Quetschen (Bretzel mat Quetschen)

Instructions

1. In a bowl, mix the lukewarm milk, yeast and a spoonful of sugar, then leave to rest for 10 minutes until the surface foams.
2. In a large bowl, mix the flour, salt and remaining sugar. Add the egg, soft butter and the milk mixture, then knead for 10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
3. Cover with a cloth and let the dough rise for 1 hour, until doubled in size.
4. Pit the quetsches and halve them. Spread the dough in a buttered round tin, arrange the plums cut side up on top and sprinkle with sugar and cinnamon.
5. Let it rise again for 20 minutes, then bake at 190 °C for 30 minutes. Brush with melted butter as soon as it comes out of the oven and serve lukewarm.