Gubana

May 10, 2023May 10, 20230 1
Gubana: Sweet and Nutty Roll Recipe
in Dessert

Prep

30 min

Cook

60 min

Ready In

90 min

Level

Difficult

Rating

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Ingredients

1/4 lb unsalted butter
1/4 cup milk
3 tablespoons milk
1/2 cup sugar
2 tablespoons sugar
3 packages dry yeast
1/2 cup water , at 105 to 115 degrees F
1 1/4 tablespoons salt
2 1/2 teaspoons vanilla
2 lemons , grated zest only
4 3/4 cups flour
3 eggs
1 egg
2 teaspoons water
1 egg white
1/2 cup coarse sugar
1 1 cup pine nuts ( etc ) or 1 cup walnuts ( etc )
1 cup raisins , dark and light
1 cup almonds
1/2 cup breadcrumbs
1 1/2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
5 1/2 ounces unsweetened dried fruit , any combination
1/2 cup apricot jam
2/3 2/3 cup Amaretto or 2/3 cup rum
1 teaspoon cinnamon
3 tablespoons sugar
1/2 cup candied orange peel
1 egg , slightly beaten

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
12
Calories
525
Sugar
32g
Fat
28g
Gubana is a traditional pastry from the Friuli Venezia Giulia region of Italy. It is a sweet roll filled with a mixture of nuts, dried fruit, breadcrumbs, and cocoa. This pastry has a soft, moist texture, and it is often enjoyed with coffee or tea. Gubana is typically prepared during the festive season, especially at Christmas and Easter. It is also a popular pastry for breakfast and dessert. With its sweet and nutty flavors, Gubana is guaranteed to keep taste buds tingling and your mouthwatering!

Instructions

1.In a medium-sized saucepan over medium heat, melt the unsalted butter and stir in the milk, 3 tablespoons sugar, dry yeast. Let it sit for 5 minutes.
2.In a stand mixer with a dough hook attachment, combine the water, salt, vanilla, lemon zest, and flour until a dough forms.
3.Add the yeast mixture, 3 eggs, and 1 egg yolk to the stand mixer and mix until a soft dough forms.
4.Cover the dough with a towel and let it rise for 1 hour.
5.In a food processor, combine the coarse sugar, pine nuts, almonds, raisins, breadcrumbs, cocoa powder, candied orange peel, and dried fruit. Pulse until mixture becomes a paste. Add in the apricot jam, amaretto, and cinnamon.
6.Roll out the dough and spread the filling over it. Carefully roll it up, being sure to tuck in the edges.
7.Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
8.Beat the egg whites and the 2 teaspoons of water together. Brush the rolled-up dough with the mixture. Sprinkle the roll with coarse sugar.
9.Bake in the oven for 1 hour. Let it cool before slicing. Enjoy!

PROS

Gubana is a sweet and nutty roll that is perfect for dessert or even breakfast.

It is a traditional Italian pastry that can be enjoyed all year round.

This recipe makes a large roll, so it is perfect for sharing with family and friends.

CONS

This pastry is high in calories and fat.
Therefore if you’re on a tight diet, you may moderate the consumption of this pastry.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Gubana has several potential health benefits when consumed in moderation. The dry fruits used in the filling are rich in antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals, which can help boost the immune system. The pine nuts and almonds used in the filling contain heart-healthy fats, which may help lower cholesterol levels.

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