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Romanian Sweet Bread with Walnuts

Cultural Context

Romanian Sweet Bread, or 'cozonac', is a traditional festive bread often enjoyed during holidays and family gatherings. This rich, sweet bread symbolizes abundance and is a staple at celebrations such as Christmas and Easter. The combination of walnuts, citrus zest, and spices creates a delightful flavor profile that has made it popular beyond Romania, inspiring variations in neighboring countries.

RomanianROdessert
120 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
600 gr. white flour
500 ml. milk
40 gr. fresh yeast
10 gr. dry yeast
120 gr. white sugar
3 eggs
50 gr. butter
60 ml. sunflower oil
1 teaspoon lemon zest
1 teaspoon orange zest
1 teaspoon vanilla
pinch of salt
250 gr. walnuts
3 egg-whites
pinch of salt
6 tablespoons white sugar
30 ml. sunflower oil
1

Mix the flour, milk, yeast, sugar, egg yolks, butter, sunflower oil, lemon zest, orange zest, vanilla, and a pinch of salt to form a dough.

2

Knead the dough until smooth and let it rise until doubled in size.

3

Prepare the filling by combining walnuts, egg whites, a pinch of salt, and sugar in a bowl.

4

Roll out the dough, spread the filling evenly, and roll it up to form a loaf.

5

Place the loaf in a baking tin, let it rise again, and then bake until golden brown.

Equipment Needed

baking tins

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegetarian

Allergens

milkeggstree-nutsgluten

Also Known As

Romanian Sweet Bread with Walnuts

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