Cozonac Recipe (VIDEO) - bakecookrepeat.com

Ingredients

• 5½ cups bread flour
• 1½ cups warm milk
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 5 egg yolks - save the egg whites
• 6 Tablespoons softened butter (unsalted)
• zest of 1 large orange
• zest of 1 small lemon
• 2 teaspoons instant yeast (see note for active dry yeast)
• 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
• 2 large egg yolks (for brushing over the tops)
• 2 Tablespoons butter (for greasing the loaf pans)
• 4 cups walnuts (roasted and finely ground)
• 3/4 cup granulated sugar (reduce to 1/2 cup for less sweetness)
• 5 egg whites
• 2 Tablespoons Cocoa powder
• 2 Tablespoons milk
• 2 teaspoons rum extract
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract