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I wanted to try recreating the rich and varied flavours of cannoli in a free-form loaf... and since my mom prefers almonds over pistachios (not to mention they're WAY cheaper!) I used almond milk, ground almonds and almond extract in the dough along with a healthy dose of ricotta cheese, chocolate shot and Amaretto soaked cherries! Read more ! Let the celebration begin! Ingredients:
2 tbsp melted butter |
5.5 oz ricotta cheese |
1/3 cup vanilla sugar |
1/4 cup warm water |
1 cup unsweetened vanilla almond milk, warmed |
1 tbsp instant yeast |
2 cups flour |
1 1/4 cups whole wheat flour |
1/2 cup ground almonds |
1/2 tsp fine sea salt |
1/3 cup dried cherries, soaked in amaretto overnight and drained |
1/3 cup chocolate shot (sprinkles) |
Directions:
1. In a food processor, combine butter, ricotta, vanilla sugar, water and almond milk. Process until well combined, set aside.
2. In the bowl of a stand mixer, combine yeast, flours, almonds and salt.
3. Add the cheese mixture and mix with the dough hook for 10 minutes.
4. Add cherries and chocolate shot, knead 2 minutes longer.
5. Cover bowl and allow to rest 20 minutes.
6. Knead dough 2 minutes longer, re-cover dough and allow to rest 30 minutes.
7. Gently deflate the dough and shape into a smooth ball. Place on a greased or parchment-lined baking sheet and mist with non-stick cooking spray.
8. Cover and allow to rise 1 1/2 hours.
9. Preheat oven to 400F with the rack on the bottom rung of the oven. Place a pan of hot water on the floor of the oven for at least 15 minutes before baking.
10. Bake loaf 25 minutes, until browned and hollow-sounding when tapped.
11. Cool completely on a wire rack before slicing.
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