Recipe Ingredients:
- 300 grams of 0 flour
- 200 grams of Manitoba flour (if you want you can also just make 0 or 00 flour)
- 100 grams of sugar
- 100 grams of spreadable cheese
- 50 grams of soft butter
- 1 egg
- 1 sachet of dry yeast (7 grams)
- 200 grams of milk at room temperature
- 1 sachet of saffron
- A pinch of salt
Necessary Kitchen Equipment:
- Large bowl
- Greaseproof paper
- Transparent film
- Oven preheated to 200 degrees (ventilated mode)
- Kitchen spatula
- Kitchen brush
- Baking tray
Measurements and Preparation Time:
- Preparation Time: About 30 minutes (excluding leavening)
- Cooking time: 15 minutes
- Rising time: About 3 hours
- Servings: 13 croissants
Detailed Procedure:
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Preparation of the dough:
- In a bowl, mix flour, sugar, yeast and saffron with a spoon.
- Add the milk, the egg, the spreadable cheese, the soft butter cut into pieces and the pinch of salt.
- Start mixing with your hands, absorb all the ingredients and continue working on a work surface, working the dough well for about 10 minutes, forming a loaf.
- Place in a bowl and cover with cling film, leave to rise until doubled, about 3 hours.
- If you want, you can also prepare with the planetary mixer or with the thermomix, placing all the ingredients in the bowl and knead the dough for 10 minutes.
Assembly and Cooking:
- Once leavened, divide the dough into 13 equal balls, form loaves about 21 centimeters long, roll up the two ends to form an S.
- Place on a baking tray covered with baking paper, spaced a little apart, and leave to rise for about half an hour.
- Add two raisins to each brioche (previously soaked in warm water). If you want, you can also add cherries in syrup or chocolate chips.
- Brush each brioche with milk, bake in a preheated ventilated oven at 200 degrees for 15 minutes.
- Remove from the oven, let cool and dust with icing sugar.
Tips and Variations:
- Experiment with decorations by adding black cherries in syrup or chocolate chips.
- Serve them with an aromatic tea or coffee for a complete tasting experience.
Conclusions:
- We conclude our culinary adventure with the Brioche di Santa Lucia. This magical dessert will bring the aromas and flavors of Northern Europe into your kitchen, giving a touch of tradition and celebration. Prepare them with love and share this sweet moment with those you love. Have fun in the kitchen and merry Christmas!