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Serving Size : 2 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Desserts Cookies
Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1/2 c Raisins
1/2 c Candied red cherries, halved
1/4 c Currants
1/4 c Candied citron, diced *
1/4 c Rum
4 1/2 c Flour, all-purpose
2 Yeast, active dry packages
1 c Milk
1/4 c Butter or margarine
1/4 c Sugar
1/2 ts Salt
2 Eggs
1 tb Orange peel, finely shredded
2 ts Lemon peel, finely shredded
1/2 c Almonds, blanched chopped
Confectioners' glaze **
* Candied citron or citrus peel, diced **
Confectioners' glaze or powdered sugar ~ In a medium
bowl combine raisins, cherries, currants, citron or
citrus peel, and rum. Set aside. In a large mixer
bowl combine 1-1/2 cups of the flour and yeast. Heat
milk, butter, sugar and salt over low heat, stirring
constantly until warm (120F to 130F). Add to dry
ingredients along with eggs and fruit peels. Beat at
low speed of electric mixer for 1/2 minute, scraping
sides of bowl. Beat 3 minutes at high speed. Stir in
fruit-rum mixture, almonds and enough of the remaining
flour to make a soft dough. Turn out onto a lightly
floured surface and knead in enough of the remaining
flour to make a moderately soft dough that is smooth
and elastic (5 to 6 minutes). Shape into a ball. Place
in a greased bowl, turning once. Cover. Let rise until
double (1 hour). Punch dough down. Divide in half.
Cover and let rest 10 minutes.
On a lightly floured surface roll each half to a
10x8-inch oval. Fold lengthwise in half so the top
half overlaps to within 1/2 inch of the bottom half.
Press folded edge firmly. Place about 4-inches apart
on greased baking sheet. Cover and let rise until
double (45 minutes). Bake in a 375F oven for 15 to 20
minutes or until golden brown. Cool.
Serve sprinkled with powdered sugar or spread with
Confectioners' Glaze and decorate with candied
cherries. Makes 2 loaves.
CONFECTIONERS' GLAZE
Mix 1 cup sifted powdered sugar and 1 tablespoon
milk. Add more milk, 1/2 teaspoon at a time, until
spreading consistency.
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