Braided Hazelnut Breads With Spreads Recipe

Name: Braided Hazelnut Breads With Spreads
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 200 g hazelnuts, roughly chopped; 1 tsp dried yeast; 1 kg ciabatta bread mix; 500 g quark or cottage cheese; 250 g mascarpone; 1 tsp vanilla extract; 50 g caster sugar; 2 None tomatoes, deseeded and finely diced; 125 g mozzarella, finely chopped; 4 sprigs basil, finely chopped; 200 g dried tomato sandwich spread; 250 g cream cheese; 150 g cherry jam; 1 tsp each chopped tomato and basil, to garnish

Servings: persons

200 g hazelnuts, roughly chopped
1 tsp dried yeast
1 kg ciabatta bread mix
500 g quark or cottage cheese
250 g mascarpone
1 tsp vanilla extract
50 g caster sugar
2 None tomatoes, deseeded and finely diced
125 g mozzarella, finely chopped
4 sprigs basil, finely chopped
200 g dried tomato sandwich spread
250 g cream cheese
150 g cherry jam
1 tsp each chopped tomato and basil, to garnish

1
Dissolve yeast in 3 cups lukewarm water. Put bread mix and hazelnuts in a large mixing bowl and add the yeast water. Mix ingredients and then knead to make a smooth, pliable dough. Cover and leave to rise in a warm place for 30 mins. Divide dough into 4 pieces. Roll out each piece on a floured surface to form a roll 10 inch long. Cut each roll lengthwise down the middle and weave the two strands together to form a twist.
2
Preheat oven to 400u00b0F. Put the twists on a baking tray lined with parchment paper and leave to rise in a warm place for 40 mins. Sprinkle loaves with a little flour, then bake one after the other for 20-25 mins. Remove from oven and cool on a wire rack.
3
Meanwhile, make the spreads. Mix together the cottage cheese, mascarpone (or whipped cream cheese), vanilla extract and sugar in one bowl and the mozzarella, sun-dried tomato pesto and cream cheese in another. Garnish the mozzarella spread with tomatoes and basil. Garnish the vanilla cheese spread with a dollop of cherry jam. Serve the hazelnut twists with the spreads.

875

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Fat

Carbs

Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 200 g hazelnuts, roughly chopped, 1 tsp dried yeast, 1 kg ciabatta bread mix, 500 g quark or cottage cheese, and more.

Yes, Braided Hazelnut Breads With Spreads falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

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Braided Hazelnut Breads With Spreads

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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