Ingredients
For 1 crown
For the dough
250g
QimiQ Sauce Base
100g
Powdered sugar
1cube(s)
Fresh yeast
600g
AP Flour
3
Egg yolk(s)
1
Egg(s)
100g
Butter, softened
1package
Vanilla sugar
1pinch(es)
Salt
1
Lemon(s), finely grated zest
1
Egg(s), to brush
For the filling
250g
QimiQ Sauce Base
40g
Sugar
100g
Marzipan
150g
Hazelnuts, ground
Preparation
- Heat the QimiQ Sauce Base lightly with the icing sugar. Add the yeast and allow to dissolve.
- Place the remaining ingredients into a mixing bowl. Add the QimiQ mixture and knead to a smooth dough. Cover and allow to rest in a warm place for approx. 40-60 minutes. (Tip: allow to rest in an oven at 100 °F)
- For the filling: heat the QimiQ Sauce Base lightly with the sugar. Add the marzipan and allow to dissolve. Mix in the hazelnuts.
- Preheat an oven to 350 °F (air circulation).
- Roll out the dough lengthwise and spread the filling on top. Fold lengthwise and cut into 2 strips. Braid the 2 strips into a circular plait and place into a greased cake tin with a hole in the middle. Allow to rest for a further 10-15 minutes.
- Brush with the egg and bake in the preheated oven for approx. 25-30 minutes.
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