Maple Butter Twist Kuchen
Kuchen is a traditional German pastry that is often enjoyed with coffee or tea.
This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 65 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 11.
Maple Butter Twist Kuchen
Ingredients
Instructions
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In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, yeast, and salt.
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In a small saucepan, melt butter and milk over low heat. Remove from heat and let it cool slightly.
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Add the milk mixture and eggs to the dry ingredients. Mix until a soft dough forms.
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Knead the dough on a lightly floured surface for about 5 minutes until smooth and elastic.
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Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a clean kitchen towel, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.
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Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
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Punch down the dough and roll it out into a rectangle.
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Spread maple syrup evenly over the dough and sprinkle with cinnamon and chopped pecans.
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Starting from one long side, roll up the dough tightly and pinch the seams to seal.
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Cut the rolled dough into 8 equal pieces and place them in a greased baking dish.
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Cover with a clean kitchen towel and let it rest for 10 minutes.
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Bake for 25 minutes or until golden brown.
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Remove from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes.
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Dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 8
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 350kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 18g28%
- Total Carbohydrate 45g15%
- Sugars 25g
- Protein 4g8%
* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.
