Rumanian Easter Bread Recipe

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Rumanian Easter Bread
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Ingredients:

  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1 egg
  • 1/4 cup butter or 1/4 cup margarine
  • 3 cups bread flour
  • 3/4 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1 tsp finely shredded lemon , rind of
  • 3/4 tsp cinnamon
  • 1 tbsp milk

Directions:

  1. Add the first 8 ingredients to your bread machine according to manufacturer's directions. Select dough cycle.
  2. When the cycle is complete, remove the dough from the machine. Punch down. Cover; let rest 10 minutes.
  3. Meanwhile, for the filling, in a medium saucepan combine 3/4 cup sugar and 1/2 cup water; bring to a boil. Boil gently, uncovered, for 5 minutes.
  4. Remove from the heat; stir in the pecans, raisins, lemon peel and cinnamon. Cool to room temperature. Divide the dough in half. On a floured surface, roll each half into a 10 x 8 rectangle. Spread each with half of the filling. Starting from a short side, roll into a spiral; seal edge and ends. Place, seam down, on a large, greased baking sheet.
  5. Cover, let rise in a warm place 30 minutes or until nearly double in size. Combine the beaten egg and 1 tablespoon milk; brush over the loaves. Bake in a 350 degree F oven for 30 to 35 minutes or until the bread sounds hollow when tapped. If necessary, cover with foil the last 10 minutes to prevent overbrowning. Remove from baking sheets; cool.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 282.35 Kcal (1182 kJ)
Calories from fat 155.06 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 17.23g 27%
Cholesterol 18.84mg 6%
Sodium 82.25mg 3%
Potassium 168.99mg 4%
Total Carbs 30.24g 10%
Sugars 14.14g 57%
Dietary Fiber 2.49g 10%
Protein 4.98g 10%
Vitamin C 0.5mg 1%
Iron 1.5mg 8%
Calcium 31.8mg 3%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 389.36 Kcal (1630 kJ)
Calories from fat 213.83 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 23.76g 27%
Cholesterol 25.98mg 6%
Sodium 113.42mg 3%
Potassium 233.03mg 4%
Total Carbs 41.7g 10%
Sugars 19.5g 57%
Dietary Fiber 3.43g 10%
Protein 6.86g 10%
Vitamin C 0.7mg 1%
Iron 2.1mg 8%
Calcium 43.9mg 3%

* 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

  • 6.6
    Points
  • 8
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium,
  • good source of fiber

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