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Couronne with Cranberries and Pecans

Festive Couronne with Cranberries and Pecans

This delightful Couronne with Cranberries and Pecans is a festive centerpiece combining sweet cranberries and crunchy pecans for a perfect holiday treat.
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Prep Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Final Rise 40 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 40 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 230
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 1 packet Active Dry Yeast
  • 1 tablespoon Granulated Sugar
  • 1 cup Milk Warmed to 105-110°F
  • 4 tablespoons Unsalted Butter Melted
  • 4 cups All-Purpose Flour Plus extra for dusting
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 Egg Yolk
  • 1 tablespoon Oil For greasing
For the Filling
  • 4 tablespoons Unsalted Butter Softened
  • 1/2 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 1 large Egg
  • 1 cup Almond Flour Can substitute with almond meal
  • 1 tablespoon Cognac or Rum Optional splash
  • 1 cup Dried Cranberries
  • 3/4 cup Pecan Pieces Interchangeable with other nuts
  • 1 tablespoon Orange Zest
  • 1 tablespoon Cornstarch Optional
For the Topping
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar For dusting
  • 1 large Egg For egg wash

Equipment

  • stand mixer
  • Mixing bowls
  • Baking sheet
  • wire rack

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Activate the yeast by combining it with sugar and warm milk, letting it rest until frothy.
  2. Make the dough by mixing flour and salt, then adding the yeast mixture and kneading until elastic.
  3. Proof the dough in a greased bowl, letting it rise until doubled in size.
  4. Prepare the filling by creaming butter and sugar, then adding egg, almond flour, and other ingredients.
  5. Shape the dough by rolling it out, spreading the filling, and adding cranberries, pecans, and zest.
  6. Create the couronne by rolling the dough into a log, cutting it, and braiding it before forming a wreath shape.
  7. Let the couronne rise again on a baking sheet, then bake until golden brown.
  8. Cool the baked couronne on a wire rack and dust with powdered sugar before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 230kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 5gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Refrigerate the filled couronne before baking to prevent the filling from melting. Ensure proper rising for fluffiness.

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