Cozonac

Instructions

• 1
  Sift 1kg of special flour for cozonac, to achieve a fluffier consistency.
• 2
  Mix 500ml of lukewarm milk with 250g of sugar, then let them cool.
• 3
  Meanwhile, prepare the starter with fresh yeast, 3 tablespoons of flour, 1 of sugar, and 3 tablespoons of lukewarm milk. Let it rise for 20 minutes.
• 4
  Add the cooled milk with sugar and the risen starter to the flour, along with 5 beaten egg yolks.
• 5
  Now, start kneading the dough for approximately 30 minutes. Afterwards, in a warm kitchen, let the dough rise for approx. 40 minutes.
• 6
  Once the dough has risen, divide it into 4 equal pieces, roll them out, and fill them with whatever you desire: cocoa, chocolate, raisins, or anything else you wish!
• 7
  Next, shape the 4 dough pieces into rolls and start braiding them 2 by 2.
• 8
  Place the braids into special trays (lined with baking paper) and brush the dough with milk and egg.
• 9
  Let them rise again until their volume doubles.
• 10
  Last step? Bake them for approx. 40 minutes until the cozonac are ready!