Easter Kugelhopf

Vegetarian
Health score
7%
Easter Kugelhopf
45 min.
8
666kcal

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As Easter approaches, there's no better way to celebrate than with a delightful Easter Kugelhopf, a traditional sweet bread that's perfect for both festive gatherings and cozy family brunches. This enchanting dessert has roots in Central Europe and is beloved for its braided shape and rich, buttery flavor. Imagine presenting a beautifully golden-brown Kugelhopf at your holiday table—its aroma alone is enough to captivate any guest.

What makes this recipe particularly special is its harmonious blend of textures and flavors. Packed with golden raisins and toasted slivered almonds, each slice reveals a tender, fluffy interior that pairs beautifully with a dusting of confectioners' sugar and a generous pat of butter. Whether enjoyed as a side dish or a stand-alone treat, this Kugelhopf is sure to satisfy everyone at the table, and its vegetarian-friendly ingredients ensure that all can partake in this indulgent delicacy.

This Easter Kugelhopf not only provides a delightful taste experience but also an engaging baking adventure. With a preparation time of just 45 minutes, and a little patience during the rising stages, you’ll find this recipe rewarding and easy to conquer, even for those new to baking! So don your apron, gather your loved ones, and get ready to create a sweet centerpiece that will make your Easter brunch unforgettable.

Ingredients

  • 0.5 oz yeast dry
  • tablespoons powdered sugar for dusting
  • large eggs 
  • cups flour all-purpose sifted
  • cup golden raisins 
  • 0.8 cup granulated sugar 
  • tablespoon lemon zest grated
  • teaspoon salt 
  • 0.5 cup slivered almonds toasted
  • 0.5 lb butter unsalted for serving at room temperature
  • teaspoon vanilla extract 
  • 0.5 cup water lukewarm

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • oven
  • hand mixer
  • serrated knife
  • kugelhopf pan

Directions

  1. Stir together water and 1 tsp. sugar in a bowl.
  2. Sprinkle with yeast and let stand until foamy, 5 minutes. Butter and flour a 10-cup Kugelhopf or Bundt pan.
  3. Using an electric mixer, cream butter and remaining 3/4 cup sugar on low speed for about 30 seconds, then increase to mediumhigh and beat until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs one at a time, beating well after each. (
  4. Mixture will look curdled.) Beat in lemon peel, salt and vanilla.
  5. Add yeast mixture; gradually add 2 cups flour. Beat on medium, scraping bowl, until smooth, 5 minutes. Gradually add remaining flour; beat until dough is elastic. Stir in raisins.
  6. Butter a bowl.
  7. Transfer dough to it, cover with a towel, and let rise until doubled in bulk, 1 1/2 to 2 hours. Punch dough down and stir in almonds.
  8. Transfer dough to prepared pan, cover with a towel and let rise until dough is within 1/2 inch of top of mold, 45 minutes to 1 hour.
  9. Preheat oven to 475F.
  10. Bake Kugelhopf until golden, about 8 minutes. Reduce heat to 350F and bake until a cake tester comes out clean, 30 minutes.
  11. Let Kugelhopf cool for 5 minutes, then turn out of pan onto a rack to cool completely. Dust with confectioners' sugar; slice with a serrated knife; serve with butter.

Nutrition Facts

Calories666kcal
Protein8.4%
Fat41.04%
Carbs50.56%

Properties

Glycemic Index
26.47
Glycemic Load
55.41
Inflammation Score
-7
Nutrition Score
18.459130427112%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.17mg
Catechin
0.09mg
Epigallocatechin
0.17mg
Epicatechin
0.04mg
Eriodictyol
0.02mg
Naringenin
0.03mg
Isorhamnetin
0.18mg
Kaempferol
0.52mg
Quercetin
0.46mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:665.73kcal
33.29%
Fat:30.82g
47.42%
Saturated Fat:16.14g
100.84%
Carbohydrates:85.44g
28.48%
Net Carbohydrates:81.62g
29.68%
Sugar:32.11g
35.68%
Cholesterol:200.45mg
66.82%
Sodium:352.51mg
15.33%
Alcohol:0.17g
100%
Alcohol %:0.11%
100%
Protein:14.19g
28.39%
Selenium:33.66µg
48.08%
Vitamin B1:0.72mg
47.85%
Folate:177.92µg
44.48%
Vitamin B2:0.68mg
39.84%
Manganese:0.66mg
32.81%
Vitamin B3:4.9mg
24.49%
Iron:4.19mg
23.3%
Phosphorus:213.27mg
21.33%
Vitamin E:2.84mg
18.94%
Vitamin A:911.4IU
18.23%
Fiber:3.81g
15.25%
Copper:0.27mg
13.48%
Vitamin B5:1.18mg
11.79%
Magnesium:44.67mg
11.17%
Potassium:329.45mg
9.41%
Vitamin B6:0.19mg
9.39%
Zinc:1.36mg
9.09%
Vitamin D:1.18µg
7.83%
Calcium:67.37mg
6.74%
Vitamin B12:0.38µg
6.39%
Vitamin K:2.93µg
2.79%
Vitamin C:1.55mg
1.88%
Source:My Recipes