Bulgaria · Balkans
Kozunak
Also known as Козунак, Kozanak
A Bulgarian Easter bread closely related to tsoureki and panettone — braided, egg-washed and studded with raisins or nuts, its rise read as a sign of luck for the year.
Method
Braided Enriched Bake
Hydration
58%
water to flour
Glycemic index
64
Medium GI
Energy
330 kcal
per 100 g
Sensory profile
- sourness
- 1
- sweetness
- 6
- crispiness
- 2
- chewiness
- 4
- aroma
- 8
- moistness
- 7
Scale 0–10
Nutrition
per 100 g| Energy | 330 kcal |
|---|---|
| Protein | 8 g |
| Carbohydrates | 52 g |
| of which sugars | 13 g |
| Fat | 10 g |
| Fiber | 1.6 g |
| Sodium | 300 mg |
Typical values; recipes vary.
Texture
- Braided glossy crust
- Soft sweet crumb
Typical ingredients
- Wheat Flour
- Milk
- Yeast
- Salt
- Sugar
- Fat / Butter
- Egg
- Dried Fruit
Similar breads
Closest sensory profiles in the Atlas.