Mannele (Saint Nicholas’ Brioche)
Description
We are officially in the festive season now, and it's the best opportunity to embrace our favourite traditions, obviously including food. I grew up with these delicious little brioches you eat on Saint Nicholas Day, and trust me, there’s nothing better than coming home on a cold day to the aroma wafting from the oven. No mercy for those little mannele!
Ingredients
- 375 g Flour
- 100 g Strong flour
- 80 g Sugar
- 2 Eggs
- 200 ml Milk
- 7 g Fast active yeast
- 70 g Melted butter
- 3 g Salt
- A few Raisins
- 1 Egg yolk (For the eggwash.)
Instructions
- 1 Warm the milk to 30°C (86°F).
- 2
Add fast-acting yeast to the milk, mix well, and set aside for 10 minutes.- 3
Melt the butter and set it aside.- 4
In a bowl, combine both flours, sugar, and salt.- 5
Beat the eggs and add them to the dry ingredients. Also, add the milk-yeast mixture and melted butter. Combine well.- 6
Knead for about 5 minutes.- 7
Let the dough proof for 3-4 hours or until doubled in size.- 8
Flatten the dough with a rolling pin and cut shapes using a cookie cutter.- 9
Add an egg wash and raisins for the eyes.- 10
Let proof on a baking tray for about 10 minutes.- 11
Bake at 180°C (356°F) or 160°C (320°F) for fan ovens.- 12
Enjoy as is or dip half in melted chocolate for extra indulgence!Mannele, Saint Nicholas Brioche, Männele, Manala - 2
