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Walnut Sweet Bread

Cultural Context

Originating from Romania, Walnut Sweet Bread is a festive treat often enjoyed during holidays and special occasions. Traditionally made for Easter and Christmas, it symbolizes abundance and family gatherings. This delightful bread showcases the rich flavors of walnuts and citrus, making it a beloved staple in Romanian households. Today, variations can be found in many Eastern European countries, each with unique twists on the classic recipe.

RomanianROdessert
120 min
medium
12 servings
Servings4
100g egg yolk (approx. 7-8 egg yolks)
650ml warm milk
28g dry yeast
5ml vanilla essence
zest from 2 lemons
1kg plain flour
200g sugar
18g salt
70ml oil for kneading
200g ground walnuts
100g sugar
30g cocoa powder
1 egg to brush

walnuts

🥗Healthier: almonds

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Almonds provide healthy fats, while sunflower seeds are more affordable.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil offers a dairy-free option, while margarine is often less expensive.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey adds natural sweetness, while brown sugar can be more economical.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water

Almond milk is lower in calories, while water is cost-free.

1

Activate yeast in warm milk with sugar until frothy, about 5-10 minutes.

2

Mix flour, salt, and cocoa powder in a large bowl.

3

Add egg yolks, oil, and vanilla essence to the flour mixture.

4

Pour in the activated yeast mixture and knead until smooth, about 10 minutes.

5

Let the dough rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour.

6

Punch down the dough and incorporate lemon zest and ground walnuts.

7

Divide the dough into portions and shape into loaves or rolls.

8

Place shaped dough in greased baking pans and let rise again for 30-45 minutes.

9

Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).

10

Bake the bread until golden brown, about 45 minutes.

Cooking Techniques

kneadingrisingbaking

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegetarian

Allergens

glutennutsdairyeggs

Also Known As

Pâine dulce cu nuciCozonac cu nuci

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