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:
- 1
500 g flour - 2
20 g yeast - 3
4 eggs - 4
310 g butter - 5
100 g whole almonds - 6
150 g raisins - 7
100 ml milk - 8
9 g fine (or table) salt - 9
100 g caster sugar - Total weight: 1,489 grams
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How long does it take?
Time required
| Preparation | Resting | Cooking | Start to finish |
|---|---|---|---|
| 35 min. | 2 hours | 40 min. | 3 hours 15 min. |
Keeping:
Several days in a towel bag.At what time?
- When will I finish if I start the recipe at a certain time?
When should I start for the recipe to be ready at a certain time?
Step by step recipe
Stage 1 - 3 min.
Stage 3 - 2 min.
Start to knead 1 minute, then add 4 eggs.
Stage 4 - 10 min.
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.
Note: For the best way to knead, see: A few tips for effective kneading at home.
Stage 5
Meanwhile, cut 310 g butter into small pieces.
Stage 6 - 5 min.
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.
Then add the 150 g raisins, knead 1 more minute to mix thoroughly.
Stage 8 - 5 min.
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.
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.
Spread dough evenly in mould.
Stage 11 - 2 hours
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.
Then bake in the oven at 210°C or 410°F for approximately 40 minutes.
Stage 12 - 40 min.
Check cooking.
Do not turn out too hot, wait approximately 15 minutes before turning out onto a rack, and then dust with icing sugar.
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.
Kugelhof dries out and goes stale quickly after being cut, so remember to store it in an airtight tin if possible.
Nutritional information
How much will it cost?
- For 1 kugelhof : 6.13 €
Source
Home made from my great aunt Martha's recipe.More recipes?
This recipe uses (among others) | Flour: You can get more informations, or check-out other recipes which use it, for example: Grandma Solange's biscuits, Coq au vin, Sandwich bread, Fresh pasta dough, Two-olive ciabatta, ... All |
| Butter: You can get more informations, or check-out other recipes which use it, for example: Potatoes with prawns, Cheese Soufflé, Kouign-amann brioche, Cabbage julienne with ham, Filo leeks and cheese tart, ... All |
| Raisins: You can check-out other recipes which use it, like for example: Pains briochés aux raisins, Apple Strudel, 3-fruit brioche loaf, You should not add raisins to recipes dry , Moist cereal bars, ... All |
| Caster sugar: You can get more informations, or check-out other recipes which use it, for example: Finger biscuits, Nanou's chocolate cake, Praline, Pecan fruit rolls , Jam doughnuts, ... All |
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