Teresa's Recipes
Coca de San Juan
Coca de San Juan is a celebration of the rich Catalan culture. Traditionally baked for the midsummer Saint John's festival, this sweet and fluffy yeast bread is beautifully adorned with vibrant candied fruit and crunchy pine nuts. The harmonious blend of citrus notes from the lemon zest and the floral hints of the orange blossom water make each bite a delightful experience. This dessert is not just a treat to your taste buds but also a feast for the eyes.
Ingredients
- 500 grams All-purpose flour
- 150 grams Granulated sugar
- 7 grams Active dry yeast
- 2 Eggs
- 100 milliliters, warm Milk
- 80 grams, softened Butter
- 1 tablespoon Lemon zest
- 1 tablespoon Orange blossom water
- 100 grams Candied fruit
- 50 grams Pine nuts
- for dusting Powdered sugar
Dietary Notes
- Servings: 10
- Dish Type: Dessert
- Prep Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Calories: 375
- Fat: 10g
- Carbs: 65g
- Protein: 8g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Sugar: 30g
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, and active dry yeast.
- To this mixture, add the eggs, warm milk, softened butter, lemon zest, and orange blossom water. Mix well until a soft dough begins to form.
- Transfer the dough to a floured surface and knead until it becomes smooth and elastic, this should take about 10 minutes.
- Place the kneaded dough in a greased bowl and cover with a clean cloth. Allow the dough to rise in a warm place for about an hour, or until it has doubled in size.
- Once the dough has risen, preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F).
- Gently roll out the dough into a large rectangle and transfer it onto a lined baking sheet.
- Decoratively arrange the candied fruit on the dough and sprinkle the pine nuts evenly over the top.
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 25 minutes, or until the Coca de San Juan has turned a beautiful golden brown color.
- Allow the coca to cool completely before dusting with a generous amount of powdered sugar. Slice and serve as a delightful dessert or a sweet breakfast treat.