Kozunak

Desserts

Preparation time:

Difficulty:

Difficult

Pieces

Made with:

„Sweetly Stevia“ crystals

Required ingredients:

About the kozunak:

400–500 g flour

20 g of fresh yeast

110 ml warm fresh milk

3 eggs + 1 egg yolk (for brushing)

40 g of inulin

60 g „Sweetly Stevia“ sweetener crystals

80 g butter (melted)

20g of oil

Flavours and additives:

Vanilla

rum

lemon zest

sultanas

To order:

• flaked almonds or other nuts

Method of preparation

1

Activating the yeast Dissolve the yeast in the warm fresh milk together with 1 tbsp of flour and the inulin. Mix well and leave in a warm place for 10–15 minutes until the mixture froths.

2

Kneading the dough In a large bowl, mix the flour and Sweetly Stevia crystal sweetener. Add the eggs, melted butter, activated yeast, vanilla and lemon zest. Knead a soft and elastic dough (about 10–15 minutes).

3

First proving Cover the dough with a cloth and leave it to prove in a warm place for 1–2 hours until it has doubled in size.

4

Shaping Once the dough has risen, add the raisins. Divide it into three equal parts, shape them into ropes and braid them together.

5

Second proving Place the kozunak in a baking tin lined with baking parchment. Cover and leave to rise for another 30–40 minutes.

6

Baking Brush with a beaten egg yolk mixed with 1 tbsp of fresh milk, sprinkle with nuts and bake in a preheated oven at 170°C (without fan) for 40–45 minutes, until golden brown.

7

Tips: • Use flour with a high protein content (minimum 13 g) for better structure. • If you prefer a sweeter taste, increase the amount of sweetener to your liking.