Mannele: A Sweet Brioche Treat using a Fagor
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Manalas, those delightful little gingerbread figures, are a whimsical treat that hails from the Alsace region of France and are traditionally baked to celebrate St. Nicholas Day. Imagine a cozy kitchen filled with the sweet aroma of freshly baked bread, as you shape dough into adorable little men with raisins for eyes and chocolate chips for smiles. The name 'Manalas' comes from the Alsatian dialect, meaning 'little men', and each bite is like a hug from the past, wrapping you in warmth and nostalgia. Fun fact: in some areas, children place their shoes by the fireplace, hoping for a visit from St. Nicholas, who leaves behind these delicious baked goods as a reward for their good behavior. So roll up your sleeves, channel your inner baker, and create your own batch of these charming treats that will surely bring smiles to faces young and old alike!
Ingredients
- 500 g Flour t55
- 20 g Fresh baker's yeast
- 80 g Granulated sugar
- 100 g Milk
- 100 g Butter
- 3 Eggs
- 1 Pinch(es) Salt
- 100 g Dark chocolate
- 50 g Chocolate chip
Steps
Dough
- Add 500 g of flour t55, 20 g of fresh baker's yeast in the food processor bowl.
- Mix manual: 2:00min / 0°C / Speed 3.
- Add 80 g of granulated sugar, 100 g of milk, 100 g of butter, 2 eggs, 1 pinch(es) of salt in the food processor bowl.
- Mix knead: 3:00min / 0°C / Speed 1.
- Transfer the content of the food processor bowl in a mixing bowl.
- Setaside the dough in the mixing 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 dough.
- Divide it into equal portions (about 8-10).
- Shape each portion into a small man figure.
- Place the content of the dough on a baking tray.
- Brush 1 egg with a pastry brush.
- Cook on the oven at 180°C during 15min.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until golden brown.
- Let the mannele cool completely.
Decoration
- Add 100 g of dark chocolate in the food processor bowl.
- Mix manual: 3:00min / 50°C / Speed 2.
- Transfer the content of the food processor bowl in a piping bag.
- Decorate the mannele with the melted Dark Chocolate to create facial features, arms, a belt, and leg details.
- Place 50 g of chocolate chip on the dough.
- Let the chocolate set before serving.
