Mainly eaten in Romania.

Cozonac – Romanian Walnut Sweet Bread

Cozonac

This cozonac recipe showcases the soft, walnut-studded sweet bread beloved across Romania, which takes pride of place on the table at both Christmas and Easter. Its tender dough is wrapped around a rich filling flavoured with rum, creating a truly festive treat.

175 min Advanced 8 servings
Cozonac recept: puha, diós román húsvéti kalács otthon
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Ingredients

8 slices
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For the dough

For the filling

For the decoration

Method

  1. Preparation

    Stir a little sugar and the yeast into the warm milk, then leave it for 10 minutes until frothy.

    10 min
  2. Dough

    Mix the flour, the remaining sugar and a pinch of salt, then add the yeasted milk, the eggs, the vanilla extract and the rum, and finally the soft butter. Knead until you have a smooth, elastic dough.

    15 min
  3. Proving

    Cover the dough and leave it in a warm place to prove until it has doubled in size.

    60 min
  4. Filling

    Mix the ground walnuts with the sugar, cocoa powder and milk. The filling should be creamy but still spreadable.

    5 min
  5. Shaping

    Roll the proved dough into a rectangle, spread it with the filling, then roll it up tightly and place it in a buttered, paper-lined tin.

    10 min
  6. Baking

    Brush the top with beaten egg, then bake in a 180°C oven for about 40 minutes until golden brown. Leave it to cool in the tin after baking.

    40 min
Estimated nutrition
NutrientTotal (8 slices)1 slices
Energy5 550 kcal694 kcal
Fat280 g35 g
of which saturates80 g10,0 g
Carbohydrates642 g80 g
Protein131 g16 g
Fibre36 g4,5 g

An estimate calculated from the raw weight of the ingredients. Source: USDA FoodData Central.

Allergens and diets Based on the ingredients, it shows which common allergens the recipe contains and which diets it suits (e.g. gluten-free, dairy-free). For sensitive digestion, high-FODMAP and lactose-containing ingredients are listed separately. For information only; always check the actual products.

Contains: gluten, milk, egg, tree nuts

For sensitive digestion: milk (lactose), flour (high-FODMAP or lactose-containing ingredients)

The labels are based on ingredient names, for information only and not medical advice. With a severe allergy or condition, check the actual products and ask your doctor.

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