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Post by lagatta on Dec 28, 2009 12:09:29 GMT
We've had some pictures of the Alsatian brioche Kouglof recently and I thought I'd post a simple recipe: www.theworldwidegourmet.com/recipes/kouglof/As you can see scrolling down, there are a lot of variations with nuts, dried fruits etc. And some Kirsch is a nice touch! This brioche and similar ones are also popular in neighbouring southern Germany and central European countries. (Gugelhupf or Kugelhupf in German). en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gugelhupf |
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Post by hwinpp on Jan 5, 2010 8:44:00 GMT
Thanks, Gatta. I thought it'd be something like the Guglhupf (new spelling  ) |
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Post by bjd on Jan 5, 2010 10:06:38 GMT
Those ("guglhupf"?) things are really good, although I have never eaten one with kirsch in it. They are hard to find around here -- there is only one bakery in Toulouse that makes them. I actually bought a mould to make them but have never used it.
I wouldn't say they are typically Alsatian though -- Very similar cakes/sweet bread are made in Germany, Poland, other Eastern European countries.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 5, 2010 12:29:11 GMT
Thanks Lagatta. I really love these. We had a Belgian Patisserie here just a block and a half from my home. Two native Belgians who made the most wonderful Kougelhopf.among other things. They shut down post Katrina. I have not recovered from their leaving(although my waistline has...  ) |
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Post by bixaorellana on Jan 5, 2010 15:55:05 GMT
Thanks so much for this, LaGatta. Your recipe makes it seem attainable in the home kitchen. Also thanks for the interesting link telling about the related brioche in neighboring countries.
I doubt I'll be able to make mine in an authentic mold, but the molds in the picture are gorgeous. I imagine people collect them simply for their chubby beauty.
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Post by lagatta on Jan 5, 2010 18:35:41 GMT
bjd, the Guglupf (horrors hwinpp, are you Germans trying to do away with the few remaining vowels?) in adjacent parts of Germany are pretty much identical - so are many other dishes - I find the flavouring of the Polish kind is a bit different, if I recall. Sure, they are all related sweet yeast breads.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 6, 2010 3:26:24 GMT
Lagatta,do you make these often? I ask because I don't recall you mentioning much about baking. I think I may give it a shot this weekend as I'll probably be house bound due to the impending cold.I haven't done much baking except for some pies in a long time.Anyway,trying to build up some confidence here.  |
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Post by lagatta on Jan 6, 2010 4:01:53 GMT
No, I never make these. I used to buy them at an Alsatian bakery, that has closed. I don't do any sweet baking any more, as I've pretty much cut out sugar. (with a few exceptions, rarely).
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Post by Deleted on Jan 6, 2010 4:11:00 GMT
Well, I 'm going to give it a shot,I'll definitely keep you posted.They are so familiar a treat from childhood,but more of the Polish variety that you mentioned.
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Post by lagatta on Jan 6, 2010 16:03:52 GMT
I think only the flavouring, amount of sugar etc are different. What are they called in Polish? There are beautiful ones at Marché Jean-Talon from Wawel, a yummy Polish bakery that also does excellent heavy rye breads that are so good, sliced very thin, with smoked sprats! And, of course, Paczki, the Polish version of those filled doughnuts (Berliner, in German). They call the brioches Babas, though they aren't the same shape as I recall Russian Babkas being.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 6, 2010 16:20:51 GMT
Yes,in Polish they are called Baba,or Babka. The one I remember was almond flavored,called,Babka Migdalowa. I do recall that my maternal Grandmother used potato flour.
(I do have a recipe for if anyone is interested).I wish I had one of the beautiful molds that she used.
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Post by bixaorellana on Jan 6, 2010 17:25:03 GMT
Would you share the recipe, please. Also, do you have the Polish name for it?
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Post by Deleted on Jan 6, 2010 18:53:34 GMT
Would you share the recipe, please. Also, do you have the Polish name for it? The Polish name is in the post Bixa.... |
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Post by bixaorellana on Jan 6, 2010 23:22:08 GMT
 Would you mind starting a Reading Comprehension thread for people like me? Gawd, that couldn't have been any more clear!
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