Mainly eaten in Bulgaria.

Kozunak: Bulgarian Easter bread

козунак · pronounced: kozunák

Kozunak recipe: a lightly sweet, yeasted Bulgarian Easter bread enriched with eggs, traditionally served on Easter morning.

261 min Medium 2 servings
Kozunak recept: enyhén édes, tojásos bolgár húsvéti kalács
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Ingredients

2 pieces
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Method

  1. Dissolve the yeast

    Dissolve the yeast in lukewarm milk.

    1 min
  2. Egg mixture

    Whisk the eggs with the sugar, vanilla and the grated orange zest until frothy.

    10 min
  3. Make the dough

    Add the flour and the yeasted milk, then the butter in small batches, and knead for 10 minutes. You can mix in the raisins, soaked in rum, at this stage.

    10 min
  4. First prove

    Cover and leave in a warm place for about 1.5 hours, until doubled in size.

    90 min
  5. Shape

    Divide into 3 pieces, shape them into a plait and place in a greased tin.

    15 min
  6. Second prove

    Leave to rest for about 30 minutes.

    30 min
  7. Bake

    Brush with beaten egg and bake at 180 °C for about 40–45 minutes, until golden brown.

    45 min
  8. Serve

    Leave to cool, then slice and sprinkle with sugar.

    60 min
Estimated nutrition
NutrientTotal (2 pieces)1 pieces
Energy3 615 kcal1 807 kcal
Fat74 g37 g
of which saturates39 g19 g
Carbohydrates635 g318 g
Protein94 g47 g
Fibre18 g9,2 g

An estimate calculated from the raw weight of the ingredients. Not included: sunflower oil, orange. 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

May contain: sulphites (depends on the exact product used)

For sensitive digestion: flour, milk (lactose), raisins (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.

Variants of this recipe

Cozonac – Romanian Walnut Sweet Bread

Cozonac – Romanian Walnut Sweet Bread

A cozonac recept a román ünnepek kedvelt, puha, diós kalácsát mutatja be, amely karácsonykor és húsvétkor egyaránt az asztal közepére kerül. Lágy tésztája gazdag töltelékkel, rummal ízesítve igazi ünnepi hangulatot ad.

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