Festive Sweet Bread using a Thermomix
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Ah, the Cougnou, or Christmas shell, is not just a delightful pastry; it's a warm hug in bread form, traditionally enjoyed in the region of Wallonia, Belgium. Legend has it that the shape of this sweet bread resembles the baby Jesus wrapped in a blanket, making it a festive favorite during the holiday season. With its rich buttery flavor and fluffy texture, Cougnou is perfect for breakfast or as a treat with your afternoon coffee. And let’s not forget the playful tradition of adding chocolate chips or sugar pearls for an extra festive flair. So, if you're looking to impress your guests with a taste of Belgian heritage, this festive bread will surely bring a smile and maybe even a little magic to your Christmas table!
Ingredients
- 250 g Flour t55
- 50 g Granulated sugar
- 7 g Dehydrated baker's yeast
- 125 g Milk
- 50 g Butter
- 1 Pinch(es) Salt
- 1 Egg
- 10 g Icing sugar
Steps
Dough
- Add 250 g of flour t55, 50 g of granulated sugar, 7 g of dehydrated baker's yeast in the food processor bowl.
- Mix manual: 5sec / 0°C / Speed 3.
- Add 125 g of milk, 50 g of butter, 1 pinch(es) of salt, 1 egg in the food processor bowl.
- Mix knead: 3:00min / 0°C / Speed 1.
- Transfer the content of the food processor bowl on a workplan.
- Shape into a ball.
- Setaside the dough in a bowl cover with towel during 1h .
Shaping and Baking
- Preheat the oven at 180°C.
- Line a baking sheet with baking paper.
- Punch down the risen dough to release the air.
- Divide the dough into three portions of different sizes.
- Shape each portion into an oval.
- Place the largest oval at the bottom, the medium oval in the middle, and the smallest oval at the top, pressing them gently together to form a single figure.
- Place the content of the dough on a baking tray.
- Cook in the oven at 180°C during 20min.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown.
- Let cool slightly on the baking sheet before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Final Touches
- Sprinkle 10 g of icing sugar on a preparation content.
- Serve Immediately.
