Walnut Cozonac - International Collection

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons International Collection™ Walnut Oil
• 1 cup warm whole milk (100°F)
• 2 teaspoons instant or active dry yeast
• 3 cups bread flour (all-purpose works as well)
• 1/3 cup granulated sugar
• 4 egg yolks
• 2 tablespoons sour cream
• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
• 2 ounces unsalted butter, softened
• 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1 cup raisins (optional), rehydrated and patted dry
• 1 tablespoon lemon or orange zest (optional)
• 3 cups walnuts or pecans
• 2/3 cup granulated sugar
• 3 egg whites
• 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 teaspoons rum extract
• 1 teaspoon orange extract (optional)
• 1 egg yolk
• 2 tablespoons water