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Prep Time: 40 Minutes Cook Time: 40 Minutes |
Ready In: 80 Minutes Servings: 24 |
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I modified a recipe I found in a cookbook to create this yeast bread chock-full of raisins and candied fruit. The cardamom gives it marvelous aroma and a delectable flavor. I give loaves of this bread out as gifts during the holidays, and the recipients are always pleased to receive it.Loraine Meyer, Bend, Oregon Ingredients:
2 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast |
1/2 cup warm water (110° to 115°) |
2 eggs |
3/4 cup 2% milk |
1/2 cup sugar |
1/4 cup butter, softened |
2 teaspoons salt |
2 teaspoons grated lemon peel |
1 teaspoon ground cardamom |
4 to 5 cups king arthur unbleached all-purpose flour |
1/2 cup chopped blanched almonds |
1/4 cup each chopped candied citron, orange peel and red cherries |
1/4 cup raisins |
Directions:
1. In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add the eggs, milk, sugar, butter, salt, lemon peel, cardamom and 2 cups flour. Beat until smooth. Beat in the almonds, citron, orange peel, cherries and raisins. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough (dough will be sticky).
2. Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease the top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour.
3. Punch dough down. Shape into two loaves. Place in two greased 8-in. x 4-in. loaf pans. Cover and let rise until nearly doubled, about 30 minutes.
4. Bake at 350° for 40-45 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool. Yield: 2 loaves (12 slices each).
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