The best way to start the new year. The rich and complex flavours of the candied orange and chocolate contrast with the freshness and acidity of the sparkling wine, creating the perfect harmony.

Give it a try. Just follow the recipe.

Ingredients

Dough

500g T65 flour

2 teaspoons of dry baker's yeast

pinch of salt

pinch of cinnamon

150 ml of warm milk

75g of softened butter

2 beaten eggs

75 gr of sugar

Zest of 2 oranges

1 glass of port wine

Filling

100 gr of chopped dark chocolate

50 gr of chopped candied orange

50 gr of chopped walnuts

1 egg for brushing

candied orange to taste

icing sugar to taste

Preparation

Place all the ingredients for the dough in the mixing bowl, except for the butter, and begin to mix with the dough hook. Gradually add the butter and mix until incorporated. Then mix on a high speed for about 10 minutes until it is very elastic.

Then add the chocolate, walnuts and chopped orange and mix again to combine. Shape the dough into a ball and leave to rise covered for about 2 to 3 hours, until doubled in volume. Knead and shape into a crown, place on a baking tray on greaseproof paper and leave to rise for another hour. Brush with beaten egg, garnish with candied orange and sprinkle with icing sugar.

Bake in a preheated oven at 180º C for around 30-40 minutes or until cooked through.

Enjoy!