Traditional Arkhangelsk kozuli (roasted sauerkraut) – a step-by-step recipe with photos

Nutritional value per serving

310 kcal

Proteins: 4.5 g
Fats: 7.5 g
Carbohydrates: 60 g

*Nutritional value is calculated per 100g of ingredients

Total time: 1 hour 20 minutes
Complexity:

For experienced cooks. Special equipment may be required.
Number of servings: 1

This is a very simple recipe for traditional Arkhangelsk gingerbread cookies called "Kozuli." They are incredibly fragrant, delicious, and beautiful. The dough can be prepared in advance and refrigerated for 10-12 hours. This will ensure it's as elastic as possible and easy to work with. Kozuli can be made in any shape and decorated with white or colored icing.

Recipe with step-by-step photos

Traditional Arkhangelsk kozuli

Ingredients

Servings

Sugar

500 G
Water (boiling water)

200 ml
Butter

200 G
Soda

1 tsp
Salt

0.5 tsp
Ginger

1 tsp
Cinnamon

3 tsp
Cardamom

0.5 tsp
Egg C1

1 pcs
Flour

800 G

Preparation

Step 1

We prepare all the necessary ingredients.

Step 2

Melt the sugar in a deep frying pan.

Step 3

Stirring continuously, bring the caramel to a rich amber color.

Step 4

Pour in boiling water and stir the caramel well.

Step 5

Add butter and stir the mixture until it is completely dissolved.

Step 6

Add salt, baking soda, and spices. Gently stir the mixture. Due to the presence of baking soda, it will inevitably increase in volume.

Step 7

Pour the hot mixture into a mixer bowl or other deep container.

Step 8

Add flour to the spice mixture one spoon at a time, stirring thoroughly each time until smooth.

Step 9

When half of the flour has been added, break the egg into the resulting mixture and mix everything well.

Step 10

Add the remaining flour and knead into a soft, elastic dough. Ideally, this dough should be prepared in advance and refrigerated for at least 10 hours.

Step 11