Cherry Almond Mini Loaves Recipe

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Cherry Almond Mini Loaves
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Ingredients:

  • 3/4 cup milk
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 2 packages (1/4 oz each) active dry yeast
  • 1/4 cup warm water (110o to 115o)
  • 2 eggs
  • 1-1/2 cups golden raisins
  • 1-1/3 cups candied cherry halves
  • filling:
  • 1 can (8 oz) almond paste
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • confectioners' sugar

Directions:

  1. In a large saucepan, combine the milk, 1/2 cup butter, sugar and salt. Cook over low heat until butter is melted; stir until smooth. Cool to lukewarm (110°-115°).
  2. In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in water. Stir in the milk mixture, eggs and yolk. Gradually beat in 2 cups flour. Stir in the
  3. Raisins, cherries and orange peel. Add enough remaining flour to form a soft dough. Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes.
  4. Place in a large greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1-1/2 hours.
  5. Punch dough down; divide into 12 portions. Shape each into a 6-in. x 4-in. oval. Place 2 in. apart on greased baking sheets. Melt remaining butter and brush over dough.
  6. For filling, in a small bowl, crumble almond paste; stir in sugar and egg white until smooth. Divide filling into 12 portions; roll each into a 5-in. log. Flatten slightly and place off-center on each oval. Fold dough over filling; press edges to seal. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 45 minutes.
  7. Brush each loaf with butter. Bake at 350° for 20 minutes or until golden brown. Dust with confectioners' sugar. Yield: 12 mini loaves.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 394.75 Kcal (1653 kJ)
Calories from fat 122.31 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 13.59g 21%
Cholesterol 15.47mg 5%
Sodium 45.47mg 2%
Potassium 72.52mg 2%
Total Carbs 57.96g 19%
Sugars 12.59g 50%
Dietary Fiber 1.95g 8%
Protein 9.08g 18%
Vitamin C 9.2mg 15%
Vitamin A 3.8mg 126%
Iron 1.3mg 7%
Calcium 80.3mg 8%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 422.02 Kcal (1767 kJ)
Calories from fat 130.76 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 14.53g 21%
Cholesterol 16.54mg 5%
Sodium 48.62mg 2%
Potassium 77.53mg 2%
Total Carbs 61.96g 19%
Sugars 13.46g 50%
Dietary Fiber 2.08g 8%
Protein 9.71g 18%
Vitamin C 9.8mg 15%
Vitamin A 4mg 126%
Iron 1.4mg 7%
Calcium 85.9mg 8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 8.6
    Points
  • 10
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium,
  • low cholesterol

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