GUBANA
Makes 1 loaf
Thought to originally hail from the northeastern corner of Italy bordering Slovenia, this snail shell-shaped traditional holiday treat is a true celebration of all things Italian. At first glance, it looks like any other gorgeously golden, swirled bread, but inside, it nearly bursts with a filling of nuts, amaretti cookies, and raisins, all spiked with zesty orange, cinnamon, chocolaty notes of cocoa, and a splash of marsala wine. Talk about decadent!
½ cup (120 grams) warm whole milk (110°F/43°C to 115°F/46°C)
⅓ cup (80 grams) warm water (110°F/43°C to 115°F/46°C)
3 tablespoons (36 grams) granulated sugar, divided
1 (0.25-ounce) package (7 grams) instant yeast*
3½ to 3¾ cups (438 to 469 grams) all-purpose flour, divided
2½ teaspoons (7.5 grams) kosher salt
1 teaspoon (2 grams) tightly packed orange zest
¼ cup (57 grams) unsalted butter, melted and cooled slightly
2 large eggs (100 grams), room temperature and divided
1 teaspoon (4 grams) vanilla extract
Gubana Filling
