Cookaround - Cucina e Ricette · Mondadori Media

Treccia di sfoglia veloce

March 30, 2026·3 min
The episode begins with an advertisement for Euronics before introducing the quick-leaf braid dessert as a simple and tasty option for when time is limited. It specifies that the recipe serves six people and requires minimal ingredients. The host outlines the necessary items: a roll of rectangular puff pastry, hazelnut spreadable cream, toasted hazelnuts, an egg yolk, and optional sugar. The procedure starts by preheating the oven to 200°C in ventilated mode. Listeners are instructed to unroll the puff pastry on its baking paper and place it on a baking tray. The pastry should be mentally divided into three equal vertical strips, with hazelnut cream spread only on the central strip. Oblique cuts are made on the two side strips, spaced about two centimeters apart, from the edge of the filling outward. The braiding process involves alternating strips from the right and left over the cream until the filling is covered. The ends are folded inward to close. An egg yolk is beaten and brushed over the surface, followed by a sprinkling of toasted hazelnuts. The braid is baked for 15 to 20 minutes until fluffy and golden. After baking, it should cool for a few minutes. Optional icing sugar can be added before slicing and serving. The episode notes that the dessert is fragrant and creamy, best enjoyed fresh but can be stored in an airtight container for up to two days. It concludes with another Euronics advertisement.
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