A large, sweet yeasted bread shaped into a figure-eight or pretzel, studded with raisins and almonds, glazed and fragrant with cardamom.
Nutrition & Info
Instructions
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Dissolve yeast in warm milk with a pinch of sugar. Let foam 10 min.
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Mix flour, sugar, cardamom, salt, and lemon zest. Add yeast mixture, eggs, and softened butter. Knead 12 min until smooth and elastic.
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Fold in raisins and half the almonds. Cover and let rise 1.5 hours until doubled.
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Punch down dough and divide into 3 equal pieces. Roll each into a long rope about 60cm.
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Braid the three ropes together, then shape the braid into a large pretzel or figure-eight on a lined baking sheet.
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Cover and rise 30 min. Brush with egg yolk, scatter remaining almonds and pearl sugar on top.
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Bake at 180°C (350°F) for 30-35 min until deep golden. Cool on a rack.
Did You Know?
A kliņģeris is the traditional Latvian name day gift — in Latvia, name days are celebrated as enthusiastically as birthdays.
The Story Behind Kliņģeris
Kliņģeris is Latvia's most important celebration bread, with roots in the 17th century. The pretzel shape has symbolic meaning tied to eternity and good fortune. It is the centerpiece of name day celebrations, a uniquely Latvian tradition where everyone shares the same calendar of honored names.
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