Bobbi Weisz’s Kokosh Cake

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This is Yussi’s mother’s famous kokosh cake recipe from his childhood!

Yields 5 large kokosh rolls

See more #BHIS: Baruch Hashem It’s Shabbos HERE.

40
Easy Vegetarian Pescatarian Parve Freezer-Friendly

Contains: Gluten, Tree nuts, Egg, Wheat

Directions

Prepare the Dough

  1. Proof the yeast in a mixing bowl with the lukewarm water and one tablespoon sugar for approximately 15 minutes until it bubbles.

  2. Add three-fourths of the bag of flour to the mixing bowl.

  3. Add margarine, oil, sugars, eggs, almond milk and salt to the mixing bowl, then turn the mixer on low. Gradually add the rest of the flour, then mix on medium-high for eight minutes. Let rest for about an hour covered.

Prepare the Kokosh Cakes

  1. Line a cookie sheet with Gefen Parchment Paper.

  2. Take challah (see more about hafrashat challah HERE) and divide dough into five equal parts. Roll out into rectangles approximately 24 x 18 inches.

  3. Mix cocoa and sugar and spread evenly over the dough (try to stay away from the edges), then roll up tight. Place the roll seam-side down on the prepared cookie sheet. Repeat with remaining dough.

  4. Brush finished rolls with egg yolk. Place in oven (not preheated) on 350 degrees Fahrenheit and bake for 40 to 45 minutes or until golden brown. Let cool before cutting…and lick your fingers!

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14 Comments

Tehilla Shapiro •

Amazing recipe! Light and soft cake with a rich filling. I thought the recipe called for a lot of filling so I didn’t use all of it…. But I wish I had! I made for Shabbos this week and as a gift for our lunch host- devoured down to the last crumb!

Akiva •
chani pollak •

how much instant dry yeast can I use for this recipe?

Neomi Gniwisch •
Reply to chani pollak

 2 ounces fresh equals 2 Tablespoons dry yeast ( don’t use quick yeast )…     Or those three packets 

Miri •

The dough was watery. I had to add loads of flour. And it doesn't specify which type of flour to use. I don't live in the USA and Glicks flour is not sold here.

Avigael Levi Kosher.com Team •
Reply to Miri

Thank you for sharing your experience!
Oh no though- high gluten flour usually works for all baked goods, for next time.

baily •

This is the best kokosh recipe ever!!
Easy to work with and well worth the calories!!
Family's favorite!!