Kozunak - Bulgarian Easter Bread // Homemade Sweet Bread

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

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

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water

Almond milk offers a lower-calorie alternative, while water is budget-friendly.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey adds natural sweetness with a unique flavor.

raisins

🥗Healthier: dried cranberries

💰Cheaper: chopped dates

Dried cranberries provide a tart flavor, while dates are often less expensive.

In a bowl, combine warm milk and dry yeast, let it sit until frothy.

In a large mixing bowl, combine all-purpose flour, sugar, vanilla sugar, and salt.

Add the yeast mixture, melted butter, vegetable oil, egg, and yolk to the dry ingredients.

Mix until a dough forms, then knead until smooth and elastic.

Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let it rise until doubled in size.

Punch down the dough and knead in raisins until evenly distributed.

Divide the dough into three equal parts and roll each into a long strand.

Braid the strands together and shape into a ring.

Place the braided dough on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

Cover and let rise again until doubled in size.

Preheat the oven to 180°C (356°F).

Brush the top with a mixture of yolk and milk.

Sprinkle with sugar and nuts before baking.

Bake for 35-40 minutes until golden brown.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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Allergens