World Flavors Cookbook

Kliņģeris (Festive Ring Bread)

Name: Kliņģeris (Festive Ring Bread)
Cook time: 40 min
Cuisine: Latvia
Ingredients: 1kg flour 500ml milk 200g butter 200g sugar 3 eggs 50g yeast 1 tsp saffron 200g raisins 100g chopped nuts Cardamom and vanilla

A rich, saffron-scented braided yeast bread filled with raisins and nuts, shaped into a large pretzel or ring.

Cuisine: Latvia

Ingredients

1kg flour 500ml milk 200g butter 200g sugar 3 eggs 50g yeast 1 tsp saffron 200g raisins 100g chopped nuts Cardamom and vanilla

Instructions

1. Dissolve yeast in warm milk with some sugar. Let it bubble. 2. Mix flour, sugar, butter, eggs, saffron, and spices. Add the yeast mixture. 3. Knead until smooth and elastic. Let rise for 1.5 hours. 4. Knead in the raisins and nuts. 5. Braid the dough and shape it into a large pretzel or ring on a baking sheet. 6. Let rise for another 30 minutes. Brush with egg wash. 7. Bake at 180°C (350°F) for 35-45 minutes until golden brown. 8. Decorate with powdered sugar or chocolate glaze.