This recipe brings you the delightful experience of making kraffin, a unique pastry filled with creamy ricotta, almond flakes, and a mix of raisins and candied fruit. Infused with the zest of lemon and orange, each bite offers a burst of fresh, fruity flavors complemented by the richness of the dough.
Why You’ll Love It:
- Innovative Twist on Classic Flavors: The combination of ricotta, almonds, and citrus zest creates a refreshing yet comforting taste.
- Fun to Make: The process of shaping the kraffin is both creative and enjoyable.
- Perfect for All Occasions: Whether it’s a special breakfast or a delightful dessert, these kraffins are sure to impress.
- For the Levain:
- Warm Milk: 200 milliliters
- Sugar: 1 tablespoon
- Dry Yeast: 7 grams
- Flour: 1 tablespoon
- For the Dough:
- Egg: 1, plus 2 yolks
- Sugar: 100 grams
- A pinch of Salt
- Creamy Butter: 80 grams
- Flour: 500 grams
- For the Filling:
- Creamy Butter: 60 grams
- Ricotta mixed with 50 grams sugar and citrus zest (lemon and orange)
- Almond Flakes
- Raisins: 100 grams
- Candied Fruit: 30-40 grams
- Preparation:
- Mix warm milk, sugar, yeast, and flour. Stir, cover with cling film, and let it rest in a warm place for 10-15 minutes.
- Beat the whole egg and yolks with sugar and salt until frothy. Continue beating, adding melted creamy butter. Incorporate the levain (step 1), then gradually add sifted flour. Mix first with a spatula and then knead by hand for 15 minutes. If the dough is sticky, grease it and your hands with oil instead of adding more flour. Cover with food wrap and let it rise in a warm place for 1.5-2 hours.
- Shaping the Kraffin:
- Divide the dough into two equal parts. Roll each into a rectangle. Spread ricotta over the dough, sprinkle almond flakes, and add raisins and candied fruit. Roll up into a log, cut lengthwise, leaving one end intact. Twist it into a spiral shape.
- Place each kraffin in a mold, cover with a kitchen towel, and let it rise in a warm place for 30-40 minutes.
- Baking:
- Bake at 160°C (320°F) for 40-45 minutes. Oven temperatures may vary, so adjust accordingly.
- Finishing:
- Let the kraffin cool, then dust with powdered sugar.
Give this delightful ricotta and almond kraffin a try, it’s sure to become a new favorite! 💛
