Kouglof (Sweet Brioche with Raisins and Almon

Yield: 16 Servings
Categories: Cakes
EQUIPMENT
1 kouglof mold (1x3.5 litre/
DIVIDER-- 6 pints or 2x1.75 litre)
DIVIDER-- Traditionally, Kouglof
DIVIDER-- (also spelt Kugelhopf or
DIVIDER-- gougelhopf) is baked in a
DIVIDER-- tall, fluted mold.
DIVIDER-- A savarin or baba mould
DIVIDER-- can be used instead.
DOUGH
25gFresh yeast (1 oz)
120mlMilk (4 fl oz), boiled and
DIVIDER-- cooled to lukewarm
15gFine salt (1/2 oz)
500gFlour (1 lb 2 oz)
6Eggs
350gButter (12 oz)
75gSugar (3 oz)
FILLING
200gRaisins (7 oz)
3tbRum
100gWhole almonds (4 oz),skinned
DIVIDER-- and very light toasted
1Egg yolk mixed with 1 table-
DIVIDER-- spoon milk
Butter for the mould
Icing sugar for dusting
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