Gubana

Gubana is a decadent Italian sweet bread hailing from the Friuli Venezia Giulia region, perfect for festive occasions or as a show-stopping dessert. This traditional recipe features a soft, enriched dough infused with butter and eggs, filled with a luxurious blend of chopped walnuts, hazelnuts, dark chocolate, raisins, candied orange peel, and a hint of rum, balanced with the warm spice of cinnamon. The dough is expertly rolled and shaped into a stunning spiral, giving it an eye-catching, rustic appearance. After baking to golden perfection, the gubana boasts a tender crumb with a rich, nutty filling that’s bursting with flavor in every bite. Serve this masterpiece with a dusting of powdered sugar for a dessert that’s both visually striking and incredibly indulgent. Perfect for holidays, special gatherings, or anyone in search of authentic regional Italian flavors.

Nutriscore Rating: 61/100

Prep Time:180 mins

Cook Time:45 mins

Total Time:225 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 500 grams All-purpose flour
• 100 grams Granulated sugar
• 100 grams Unsalted butter
• 200 milliliters Milk
• 2 large Eggs
• 10 grams Active dry yeast
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 150 grams Walnuts
• 100 grams Hazelnuts
• 100 grams Raisins
• 50 grams Candied orange peel
• 50 grams Dark chocolate
• 2 tablespoons Rum
• 1 teaspoon Cinnamon
• 2 tablespoons Powdered sugar
• 1 large Egg yolk
• 1 tablespoon Water

Directions

Step 1

Warm the milk until lukewarm and dissolve the active dry yeast in the milk. Let it sit for 5-10 minutes until frothy.

Step 2

In a large bowl, mix the flour, granulated sugar, and salt. Add the eggs, yeast mixture, and softened butter. Knead the dough until smooth and elastic, about 10-15 minutes.

Step 3

Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover it with a damp towel, and let it rise in a warm spot for about 1.5 hours, or until doubled in size.

Step 4

While the dough is rising, prepare the filling. Chop the walnuts, hazelnuts, and dark chocolate into small pieces. In a bowl, mix the nuts, chocolate, raisins, candied orange peel, rum, cinnamon, and powdered sugar until well combined.

Step 5

Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).

Step 6

Once the dough has risen, roll it out on a floured surface into a large rectangle, about 1 cm thick.

Step 7

Spread the filling evenly over the dough, leaving a 2 cm border around the edges.

Step 8

Carefully roll the dough into a tight log, starting from one of the long edges. Shape the log into a spiral or snail shape and place it on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

Step 9

Whisk the egg yolk with 1 tablespoon of water to make an egg wash. Brush the surface of the gubana with the egg wash.

Step 10

Bake the gubana in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through.

Step 11

Let the gubana cool completely before slicing and serving. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1551.7 grams (1551.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	5750

Total Fat 285.60g	366%
Saturated Fat 80.60g	403%
Polyunsaturated Fat 71.00g
Cholesterol 804mg	268%
Sodium 2664mg	116%
Total Carbohydrate 708.00g	257%
Dietary Fiber 48.80g	174%
Total Sugars 265.60g
Protein 122.60g	245%

Vitamin D 191IU	955%
Calcium 861mg	66%
Iron 43mg	241%
Potassium 3085mg	66%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 43.6%

Protein: 8.3%

Carbs: 48.1%