ℂ𝕠𝕦𝕥𝕣𝕪𝕤𝕚𝕕𝕖 𝕄𝕠𝕥𝕙𝕖𝕣 𝕁𝕠𝕦𝕣𝕟𝕖𝕪

Cozonac – Sweet Romanian Bread Ingredients For the dough: 1 kg (8 cups) all-purpose flour 250 g (1 cup) sugar 500 ml (2 cups) warm milk 50 g fresh yeast (or 14 g / 2 packets dry yeast) 5 egg yolks 200 g (1 cup) unsalted butter, melted Zest of 1 lemon and 1 orange 1 tsp vanilla extract ½ tsp salt For the filling (optional but traditional): 200 g (about 2 cups) ground walnuts 100 g (½ cup) sugar 2 tbsp cocoa powder 2 tbsp milk 1 tsp rum essence (optional) 2 egg whites For brushing: 1 beaten egg Instructions Activate the yeast: Warm the milk (it should be warm, not hot). Dissolve 1 tablespoon sugar in the milk, then add the yeast. Let it sit for 10–15 minutes until foamy. Make the dough: In a large bowl, add flour, sugar, lemon and orange zest, vanilla, and salt. Add egg yolks and melted butter. Pour in the activated yeast mixture. Knead until you get a soft, elastic dough (about 15–20 minute...