Kugelhof for Nanou


Kugelhof for Nanou
This recipe is emblematic of Alsatian baking, but a more personal version (and a bit richer).
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Last modified on: August 2nd 2019
For 1 kugelhof, you will need:

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Times for this recipe
Preparation: 35 min.
Resting: 2 hours
Cooking: 40 min.
All in all: 3 hours 15 min.
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Stage 1 - 3 min.
Kugelhof for Nanou
In the bowl of the mixer pour: 100 ml Milk, 100 g caster sugar and 9 g fine (or table) salt.

Stage 2 - 2 min.
Kugelhof for Nanou
Add 500 g flour, then 20 g yeast.

Stage 3 - 2 min.
Kugelhof for Nanou
Start to knead 1 minute, then add 4 eggs.

Stage 4 - 10 min.
Kugelhof for Nanou
Continue kneading until you get an elastic dough (with the mixer on speed 2 for about 10 minutes).

Note: For the best way to knead, see: A few tips for effective kneading at home.

Stage 5
Kugelhof for Nanou
Meanwhile, cut 310 g butter into small pieces.

Stage 6 - 5 min.
Kugelhof for Nanou
Quickly add small pieces of butter, and knead until it is completely mixed (no, really, I do not have shares in Kenwood...).

Stage 7 - 2 min.
Kugelhof for Nanou
Then add the 150 g raisins, knead 1 more minute to mix thoroughly.

Stage 8 - 5 min.
Kugelhof for Nanou
Melt 10 g butter, and butter the mould generously with a brush. Be sure to work thoroughly into the hollows at the bottom.

Stage 9 - 3 min.
Kugelhof for Nanou
Place an almond in each hollow of the mould, putting the point towards the outside of the mould, it's prettier.

Stage 10 - 3 min.
Kugelhof for Nanou
Spread dough evenly in mould.

Stage 11 - 2 hours
Kugelhof for Nanou
Cover with a plastic sheet and leave in a warm place to rise, until the dough doubles in volume (between two and three hours).

Then bake in the oven at 210°C or 410°F for approximately 40 minutes.

Stage 12 - 40 min.
Kugelhof for Nanou
Check cooking.

Do not turn out too hot, wait approximately 15 minutes before turning out onto a rack, and then dust with icing sugar.
Remarks
The quantity of raisins is approximate, do not hesitate to decrease or increase according to your taste.

Kugelhof dries out and goes stale quickly after being cut, so remember to store it in an airtight tin if possible.
Keeping: Several days in a towel bag.
Source: Home made from my great aunt Martha's recipe.
Nutritional information
Proteins (gr)Carbohydrates (gr)Fats (gr)Energy value (in k-calories)Energy value (in k-joules)
Whole recipe110 RDI=40 %610 RDI=60 %350 RDI=50 %6,020 RDI=300 %25,190 RDI: 300 %
Per 100 g7 RDI=3 %40 RDI=4 %20 RDI=4 %400 RDI=20 %1,690 RDI: 20 %
The % figures are calculated in relation to the Recommended Dietary Intake , or RDI of 2,000 k-calories (or 8,400 k-joules) per day for a woman Change to a man
Possible allergens in this recipe: Gluten, egg, Milk, Nuts, Sulfites
How much will it cost?
  • For 1 kugelhof : 6.15 €

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Note: Be careful, these prices are only an estimate, you can consult the table of prices by ingredients used for this estimate.
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