Recipe of Cozonac
Cozonac is a traditional Romanian sweet bread that's perfect for special occasions. This slightly sweet, braided bread is filled with a rich mixture of walnuts, cocoa, and raisins, making it a delightful treat. With its soft, fluffy texture and aromatic flavors, cozonac is a must-try Romanian dessert.
Servings
12
Preparation
180 min
Cooking
min
Calories
kcal
How to Make Cozonac
Instructions
- n a small bowl, dissolve the yeast in warm milk. Let it sit for about 10 minutes until frothy.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, salt, lemon zest, melted butter, eggs, and the yeast mixture. Mix well.
- Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 10-15 minutes until it's smooth and elastic. Place it back in the bowl, cover with a kitchen towel, and let it rise for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
- While the dough is rising, prepare the filling. In a saucepan, mix together ground walnuts, cocoa powder, sugar, milk, and butter. Cook over low heat, stirring until it thickens. Remove from heat, add raisins and vanilla, and let it cool.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C).
- Once the dough has doubled in size, divide it into two equal portions. Roll out each portion into a rectangle.
- Spread half of the filling evenly on each rectangle.
- Roll up each rectangle lengthwise, forming a log. Place them side by side.
- Carefully twist the two logs together to create a braided look.
- Transfer the cozonac to a greased and floured baking pan. Let it rest for about 10 minutes.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes or until golden brown.
- While the cozonac is baking, prepare the glaze by mixing powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract.
- Once the cozonac is done baking, remove it from the oven and drizzle the glaze over it while it's still warm.
- Allow the cozonac to cool before slicing and serving. Enjoy your homemade Romanian Cozonac!
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