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Covrigi

Small ring- or pretzel-shaped breads, very common in Romania. They are bought hot from the street, sprinkled with sesame seeds or salt.

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Ingredients

Ingredients

Finition

Optional extras

Nutrition facts

382 kcal per serving

Protein
12.6 g
Carbohydrates
57.7 g
of which sugars
2.1 g
Fat
9.9 g
Fiber
3.5 g

Ecomely’s estimate, calculated from the ingredients with the ANSES Ciqual food composition table, excluding sides and seasoning added to taste.

Instructions

  1. Dissolve the yeast and sugar in the warm water, then leave for 5 minutes until the mixture foams.
  2. In a large bowl, mix the flour and salt, then add the yeasted water and the oil.
  3. Knead for 10 minutes until smooth and elastic, then cover and leave to rise for 1 hour, until doubled in size.
  4. Punch the dough down and divide it into 6 to 8 equal pieces.
  5. Roll each piece into a rope about 40 cm (16 in) long, then form a ring by crossing the ends.
  6. Place the covrigi on a tray lined with baking paper, cover and let rise for another 20 minutes.
  7. Brush them with the egg yolk mixed with the milk, then sprinkle with sesame or coarse salt.
  8. Bake at 220 °C (430 °F) for 15 to 18 minutes, until golden, then let cool slightly on a rack.

Variations and tips

Cheese version. Sprinkle the covrigi with grated cheese before baking.

Using what's available here. Replace the fresh yeast with 7 g of instant dried yeast.

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