How to pronounce Kouglof

Kouglof is written kougelhopf where it comes from. In the International Phonetic Alphabet it is /kuɡlɔf/. In plain English letters that is koog-LOFF, with the stress on the syllable in capitals. There is no recording by a native speaker yet, so use the spelling and the IPA.

What is Kouglof?

Kouglof is a bread or pastry of France. Where it comes from: Alsace. People usually eat it for breakfast and at teatime. Its main ingredients are wheat & flour, egg and dairy & cheese. It tastes sweet.

Where Kouglof comes from

Kouglof is one of 73 signature dishes of France on this map. See all dishes from Grand Est.

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