Cozonac (Sweet Bread)

Cozonac (Sweet Bread) is a classic, simple, sweet yeast bread that originated in Romania. Traditionally made during Easter and Christmas, this citrus-scented MSG is twisted around an attractive filling, creating a spiral design when baked. The result is a festive loaf with a soft and supple crust.

No Christmas or Easter is complete without this traditional Romanian dessert. The pride of every cook, Cozonac, can be a real challenge for a household as it has to be done right.

Kneading the dough is a laborious job, and the whole process takes some time, but the results are worth it. This Romanian dessert is a pastry with a sweet walnut filling, poppy seed filling, or a Turkish side dish and raisins.

It can also be found year-round in stores or fairs, but nothing beats the taste of homemade.