How to Make Cucatone
Have you ever tried a cuca cake with a Christmas twist? If you enjoy cuca and panettone, this recipe is for you. Come with me to learn how to make this Christmas Cuca called Cucatone.
Equipment
- Oven
Ingredients
To activate the yeast
- 1/3 cup of All-purpose flour 1.41 oz (40 g)
- 1/3 cup of Milk warm 2.7 fl oz (80 mL)
- 1/2 tbsp of Dry yeast 0.18 oz (5 g)
Dough
- 2 units of Egg
- 1/2 cup of Sugar 0.32 oz (90 g)
- 1 and 1/2 tbsp of Butter 1.1 oz (30 g)
- 1 tsp of Orange essence 0.17 fl oz (5 mL)
- Lemon zest to taste
- 1 and 1/2 cups of All-purpose flour 6.3 oz (180 g)
- 1/2 cup of Raisins 2.3 oz (65 g)
- 1 cup of Candied fruits 4.6 oz (130 g)
Crumb Topping
- 3/4 cup of All-purpose flour 3.2 oz (90 g)
- 3 tbsp of Sugar 1.6 oz (45 g)
- 2 and 1/2 tbsp of Butter 1.8 oz (50 g)
- 1/4 cup of Candied fruits 1.1 oz (32 g)
- 1/4 cup of Raisins 1.1 oz (32 g )
- 1/2 cup of Sliced almonds 1.4 oz (40 g)
Instructions
To activate the yeast
- In a bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, warm milk, and dry yeast. Mix well.
- Cover and let it rest for 10 minutes.
Dough
- Once the yeast is activated, add eggs, sugar, room temperature butter, orange essence, and lemon zest. Mix well.
- Add the all-purpose flour and mix well.
- When it becomes homogeneous, mix for about 3 minutes.
- Cover and let the dough rest for 40 minutes in a warm place.
- Then add the raisins and candied fruits, and mix a little more.
- Pour into a greased and floured 8-inch (20cm) diameter pan.
- Cover and let it rest for 40 minutes in a warm place.
Crumb Topping
- In a bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, sugar, and butter to form crumbs.
- Then add candied fruits, raisins, and sliced almonds, and mix again.
- IMPORTANT: If your raisins and candied fruits are too dry, hydrate them for 20 minutes before adding to the crumb mixture, you can use water or a distilled spirit.
- Pour over the fermented dough and bake in a preheated oven at 392°F (200°C) for about 40-45 minutes.
Notes
Tips:
– Valid to: 2 days if stored at room temperature, in a tightly closed container in a dry and airy place.
