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Cozonac Delight: A Festive Romanian Sweet Bread with a Keto Twist


  • Author: WAFA LI

Ingredients

🥛 500-550g flour, 250ml milk, 8 egg yolks, 100g powdered sugar, 25g granulated sugar, 25g fresh yeast, 100g butter, 25ml neutral oil, 1 tbsp rum essence, 1 tbsp vanilla essence, zest of lemon/orange, pinch of salt
🌰 350g crushed walnuts, 100ml milk, 200g granulated sugar, 1 tbsp cocoa powder, 1 tbsp rum essence, 1 tbsp vanilla essence, 2 egg whites


Instructions

1. Prepare the scalded starter mix by combining 50g flour with boiling milk.
2. Mix yeast and sugar, then combine with the cooled flour mixture. Let rise.
3. In a stand mixer, combine remaining flour and zest.
4. Beat egg yolks with salt, oil, essences, and milk; add to flour mix.
5. Incorporate the starter mix, then add powdered sugar gradually.
6. Mix until sticky dough forms, then add butter in chunks.
7. Knead until stretchy, then let rise in an oiled bowl.
8. For the filling, mix walnuts with hot milk and sugar, then add cocoa and essences.
9. Roll out dough, spread filling, and roll tightly.
10. Place in a greased pan, brush with egg yolk mixture, and let rise.
11. Bake at 190°C for 10 minutes, then cover with foil and bake for 40 more.
12. Cool before slicing. Enjoy warm crust pieces!

PREP TIME & NUTRITION:
Prep Time: 2 hours, Servings: 10, Calories: 300, Net Carbs: 40g, Fats: 15g, Protein: 8g