Swiss Kugelhopf (Gugelhupf) Recipe - Christmas Fruit Bread Cake

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil provides a dairy-free option while maintaining moisture.

almonds

🥗Healthier: walnuts

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Walnuts are a good source of omega-3s and sunflower seeds are more affordable.

raisins

🥗Healthier: dried cranberries

💰Cheaper: sultanas

Dried cranberries add a tart flavor, while sultanas are typically less expensive.

powdered sugar

🥗Healthier: stevia

💰Cheaper: granulated sugar

Stevia is a low-calorie sweetener, while granulated sugar is often cheaper.

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

Dissolve yeast in warm milk and let sit until frothy, about 5 minutes.

Add melted butter, eggs, and vanilla extract to the yeast mixture; stir to combine.

Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing until a dough forms.

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

Incorporate raisins, almonds, orange zest, and nutmeg into the dough; knead gently to distribute evenly.

Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a cloth, and let rise in a warm place until doubled in size, about 1-2 hours.

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

Grease a kugelhopf pan or bundt pan.

Punch down the risen dough and shape it into a ball; place it in the prepared pan.

Let the dough rise again for about 30-45 minutes until puffy.

Bake in the preheated oven for 30-40 minutes until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.

Remove from the oven and let cool in the pan for 10 minutes before inverting onto a wire rack.

Dust with powdered sugar before serving.

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