How to Make Hungarian Kugelhopf Cake🇭🇺

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👩‍🍳 Instructions:

1. Activate the Yeast:
   • In a small bowl, mix the lukewarm milk with 1 tbsp sugar and the yeast. Let it sit for 10 minutes until foamy.
2. Make the Dough:
   • In a large bowl, mix the flour, remaining sugar, salt, and lemon zest.
   • Add eggs, melted butter, and the yeast mixture.
   • Knead by hand or mixer for about 10 minutes, until dough is smooth and elastic.
   • Mix in raisins and nuts if using.
3. First Rise:
   • Cover the dough and let it rise in a warm place for 1 to 1½ hours, until doubled.
4. Shape and Second Rise:
   • Grease a Kugelhopf or Bundt pan well with butter.
   • Punch down the dough, shape into a log, and place it in the pan.
   • Cover and let it rise again for 30–40 minutes.
5. Bake:
   • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
   • Bake for 35–40 minutes or until golden and a skewer inserted comes out clean.
6. Cool and Dust:
   • Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack.
   • When fully cooled, dust with powdered sugar.

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🍰 Tips:

• You can swap raisins for dried cherries or chocolate chips.
• For a richer version, add a swirl of cinnamon-sugar in the middle of the dough.

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