Name: Mini Powdered Kugelhopfs (French Brioche Version)
Prep time: 40 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 25 h 40 min
Yield: 10
Ingredients: 1000 g Cake flour; 25 g Salt; 120 g Superfine sugar; 40 g Fresh yeast (or 1½ tbsp active dry yeast dissolved in milk or water); 450 g Eggs; 150 g Whole milk; 500 g Unsalted butter, softened; 100 g Green grapes, blanched; 100 g Black grapes, blanched; Lemon zest (Zest of 2 lemons); Orange zest (Zest of 2 oranges); Superfine sugar (For coating)

Mini Powdered Kugelhopfs

These small kugelhopfs use a brioche-style dough enriched with butter, eggs, milk, and citrus zest. Blanched grapes are folded into the dough before the overnight rest.

Dough Structure

The dough is mixed like a brioche, with softened butter added after the initial dough forms. Resting it overnight improves handling and gives the baked cakes a softer crumb.

Grapes and Citrus

Green and black grapes replace the more common dried fruit. Lemon and orange zest add a lighter citrus note through the dough.

Baking and Finishing

Bake the kugelhopfs in individual moulds until golden, then roll them in superfine sugar while still warm. This helps the sugar coating stick evenly.

Make-Ahead Notes

The overnight dough rest makes these easy to prepare in stages. You can mix the dough the day before and bake the shaped cakes the next day.

FAQ

Can I replace the grapes with raisins?
Yes. Soaked raisins can be used instead of grapes if you prefer a more traditional filling.