Romanian Cozonac or Colac - a Christmas Bread Recipe

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Romanian Cozonac  or Colac - a Christmas Bread
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Directions:

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
  2. For the Dough: Heat the milk to lukewarm.
  3. In a separate bowl, crumble yeast.
  4. Add 2 tsp sugar, 2 tbsp milk; set aside.
  5. In a large mixing bowl, place the 4 cups flour.
  6. To the lukewarm milk, add 3 Tbsp sugar, 1 tsp salt, the melted butter, lightly beaten eggs, (and optional food colouring).
  7. Add yeast mixture to remaining milk.
  8. Beat all with with rotary beater until thoroughly blended.
  9. Pour mixture over flour and work in, with a wooden spoon, until all flour has mixed well with milk mixture.
  10. Now, knead with hands for about 5 minutes or until dough will not stick too your hands.
  11. Cover with clean tea towel and place in warm spot. Allow dough to rise until double in size.
  12. Punch down and knead again for 2 minutes.
  13. Let rise again.
  14. Roll out dough and fill with your favourite filling.
  15. Cheese Filling: Cream cheese well, with fork.
  16. Add cornstarch and egg yolks and mix well.
  17. Add sour cream, 1 or 2 tbsp at a time.
  18. Work quickly and mix thoroughly.
  19. Add 4 tbsp sugar and flavouring.
  20. Spread over the dough, and bake in a moderate oven (350°F) until done.
  21. After 45 minutes, check for doneness.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 798.75 Kcal (3344 kJ)
Calories from fat 384.02 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 42.67g 66%
Cholesterol 194.17mg 65%
Sodium 2130.39mg 89%
Potassium 336.04mg 7%
Total Carbs 87.29g 29%
Sugars 10.01g 40%
Dietary Fiber 8.28g 33%
Protein 17.51g 35%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 5%
Iron 5.4mg 30%
Calcium 343.1mg 34%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 308.58 Kcal (1292 kJ)
Calories from fat 148.36 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 16.48g 66%
Cholesterol 75.01mg 65%
Sodium 823.02mg 89%
Potassium 129.82mg 7%
Total Carbs 33.72g 29%
Sugars 3.87g 40%
Dietary Fiber 3.2g 33%
Protein 6.77g 35%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 5%
Iron 2.1mg 30%
Calcium 132.5mg 34%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 18.7
    Points
  • 21
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • good source of fiber

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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