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DOUGH
200 ml lukewarm milk
30 g white caster sugar
8 g vanilla sugar (1 sachet)
7 g instant yeast (1 tbsp or 1 sachet)
1 egg (medium)
50 ml sunflower oil
25 g unsalted butter
450 g all-purpose flour
4 g salt (β tsp)
EXTRA
1 egg (medium)
38 g vanilla pudding mix (1 sachet)
FOR THE FILLING
250 g mascarpone
8 g vanilla sugar (1 sachet)
50 g powdered sugar
250 ml heavy cream (unwhipped)
Half of the prepared vanilla pudding (see steps 3 and 4)
TOPPING
powdered sugar
fruit
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INSTRUCTIONS
Add lukewarm milk, white caster sugar, vanilla sugar, and yeast to a deep bowl. Mix well and let sit for 5 minutes to activate the yeast.
Add the whisked egg, sunflower oil, melted butter, flour, and salt. Mix and knead the dough by hand or with a stand mixer for 10-12 minutes until smooth. Cover the bowl and let the dough rise in a warm spot for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
Prepare the vanilla pudding according to the package instructions. Set aside half for the cream filling.
In a deep bowl, combine mascarpone, vanilla sugar, and powdered sugar. Mix for about 1 minute. Gradually add the heavy cream while mixing until firm. Fold in half of the prepared vanilla pudding. Transfer the cream to a piping bag fitted with a nozzle and refrigerate.
Deflate the dough and divide it into 10 equal portions. Shape each piece into a ball.
Roll out each ball into a circle.
Then roll the dough into a log.
Press the ends of the log firmly closed and gently flatten it with a rolling pin.
Place the dough on a baking tray lined with parchment paper. Pipe a thin layer of vanilla pudding on top of each log. Brush the sides with whisked egg. Let the dough rise in a warm place for another 30 minutes or until doubled in size.
Preheat the oven to 200Β°C (390Β°F). Bake the bread for 10-15 minutes until browned. Check periodically. Allow the bread to cool completely.
Slice each roll horizontally in half. Pipe a layer of cream on the bottom half and place the top half back on.
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PEANUT MIXTURE
300 g milk chocolate
85 g peanuts (unsalted)
FILLING
caramel (Bebogeen)
COATING
250 g white chocolate
Instructions:
Coarsely grind the peanuts in a food processor (not too fine).
Melt the milk chocolate using a double boiler.
In a bowl, combine the ground peanuts with the melted milk chocolate until well mixed.
Fill a piping bag with the chocolate-peanut mixture and another piping bag with the caramel. You can also use a sandwich bag if you don't have piping bags.
Take a silicone mold and pipe a layer of the peanut-chocolate mixture into it. Add a small amount of caramel on top, followed by another layer of the peanut-chocolate mixture. Allow the chocolate to harden; you can place the mold in the freezer to speed up the process.
Carefully remove the chocolate-peanut cones from the silicone mold.
Melt the white chocolate using a double boiler.
Dip each chocolate-peanut cone into the white chocolate to coat it.
Place the cones on a baking paper-lined rack or tray and let them harden. Optionally, you can pipe some chocolate lines over them for a decorative touch.
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CAKE BATTER
4 eggs (medium)
185 g light brown sugar
8 g vanilla sugar (1 packet)
0.1 g salt (a pinch)
65 g unsalted butter
100 ml sunflower oil
125 ml milk
2 g cinnamon powder (β teaspoon)
225 g walnuts
100 g milk chocolate
200 g all-purpose flour
8 g baking powder
FILLING
175 g caramel
TOPPING
75 ml heavy cream (unwhipped)
150 g milk chocolate
25 g caramel
GARNISH
walnuts
Melt the butter in a small saucepan over low heat. Let it cool completely.
Finely grind the walnuts and milk chocolate using a food processor.
Crack the eggs into a large bowl. Add the light brown sugar, vanilla sugar, and salt. Whisk with a mixer until airy.
Pour the melted butter, sunflower oil, and milk into the egg mixture. Mix until well combined. Add the cinnamon powder, ground walnuts, and ground milk chocolate. Mix thoroughly. Sift the flour and baking powder into the bowl and mix until smooth.
Pour one-third of the batter into a baking pan lined with parchment paper and greased. Pipe a layer of caramel over the batter. Repeat with another third of the batter, followed by caramel, and finish with the remaining batter.
Bake the cake for 30-40 minutes in a preheated oven at 175Β°C (347Β°F). Check regularly, as ovens can vary. Let the cake cool completely.
Heat the heavy cream in a small saucepan until just below boiling. Remove from heat and add the milk chocolate. Let it sit for 1 minute, then stir until smooth to create a ganache.
Pour the ganache over the cooled cake. Pipe some caramel over the ganache and let the cake set in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight.
Slice the cake into pieces and garnish with walnuts.
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DOUGH
350 g flour (all-purpose)
4 g salt (β teaspoon)
10 g honey
125 ml water
90 g cream cheese
TOMATO MIXTURE
70 g tomato paste
120 ml water
1 g Italian seasoning
FILLING
275 g grated cheese
Place the flour, salt, water, honey, and cream cheese in a large bowl. Mix well and knead the dough for 10-12 minutes. Cover the bowl and let the dough rest for 10-20 minutes.
In a separate bowl, combine the tomato paste, water, and Italian seasoning, stirring until smooth.
Divide the dough into 9 equal pieces and shape into small balls.
Take a ball of dough and roll it out into a flat circle. Spread a thin layer of tomato sauce on one half, then sprinkle with some grated cheese. Moisten the edges of the dough with a little water and fold it over, sealing it well.
Heat a skillet over medium heat and cook the filled dough on both sides until golden brown and fully cooked. Cover with a tea towel to keep the gozleme soft.
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DOUGH
175 ml milk (lukewarm)
20 g granulated sugar
8 g vanilla sugar (1 tablespoon)
7 g instant yeast (1 tablespoon)
35 g unsalted butter
25 ml sunflower oil
1 egg (medium)
400 g flour (all-purpose)
5 g salt (β teaspoon)
FILLING
16 cream cheese wedges (at room temperature)
GARNISH
250 g honey
Pistachios (or walnuts)
Melt the butter over low heat in a saucepan and let it cool.
In a large bowl, add the lukewarm milk, granulated sugar, vanilla sugar, and yeast. Stir well with a whisk.
Add the sunflower oil, beaten egg, and melted butter. Mix well. Then add the flour and salt. Mix and knead the dough for 10-12 minutes until it is smooth and elastic.
Cover the dough and let it rise in a warm place for 1 hour until it has doubled in size.
Place the cream cheese wedges in a bowl and mix until smooth.
Divide the dough into two equal parts of about 350 grams each.
Dust your work surface with flour and roll one part of the dough into a rectangle. Spread half of the cream cheese over the dough. Repeat with the other half.
Roll the dough tightly.
Cut into equal-sized pieces.
Place the dough rolls (swirls) on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Let them rise for 30 minutes or until they have doubled in size.
Preheat the oven to 200 Β°C (390 Β°F). Bake the swirls for 12-18 minutes until golden brown and cooked through. Check the baking time, as each oven is different.
Brush the warm swirls with honey and garnish with chopped pistachios or walnuts.
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COATING
350 g chocolate (milk and white chocolate)
COATING
100 g Maria biscuits
100 g walnuts
100 g unsalted pistachios
20 g honey
397 g condensed milk (1 can)
GARNISH
pistachios
Grind the Maria biscuits in a food processor.
Grind the pistachios in a food processor.
Grind the walnuts in a food processor.
Combine the ground Maria biscuits, walnuts, pistachios, honey, and condensed milk in a large bowl. Mix well.
Melt the chocolate of your choice (milk or white) using a double boiler (au bain-marie).
Pour a thin layer of melted chocolate into a silicone mold. Add a layer of the biscuit mixture and pour another layer of melted chocolate over it. Garnish with finely chopped pistachios and allow the chocolate to fully harden.
TIPS
Melt the chocolate slowly to avoid burning. Stir regularly and make sure no steam or water drops get into the chocolate, as it can affect the texture.
When pouring the melted chocolate into the mold, gently tap the mold on your work surface. This helps remove air bubbles and ensures a smooth finish.
Let the chocolate harden at room temperature before placing it in the refrigerator. This can help prevent the chocolate from becoming dull.
You can use your favorite nuts.
Preparation Time
Prep time: approximately 20 minutes (including grinding ingredients and mixing the filling).
Hardening time: at least 2 to 4 hours for the chocolate to set properly (1-2 hours in the fridge).