Recettes Companion — KOUGLOF

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil provides a dairy-free option with a similar texture.

almonds

🥗Healthier: walnuts

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Walnuts offer a similar crunch with different flavor.

raisins

🥗Healthier: dried cranberries

💰Cheaper: sultanas

Dried cranberries add a tangy flavor while sultanas are often less expensive.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey can add moisture and a unique flavor.

Activate yeast in warm milk for 5-10 minutes until foamy.

Mix flour, sugar, and salt in a large bowl.

Add eggs and melted butter to the dry ingredients.

Stir in activated yeast mixture and mix until a dough forms.

Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 10 minutes until smooth.

Incorporate almonds and raisins into the dough.

Place dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise for 1-2 hours until doubled in size.

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).

Shape the risen dough into a ball and place in a kouglof mold.

Let dough rise again for 30 minutes in the mold.

Bake for 40-50 minutes until golden and a toothpick comes out clean.

Cool in the mold for 10 minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack.

Dust with powdered sugar before serving.

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