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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 25 Minutes |
Ready In: 25 Minutes Servings: 20 |
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A tender sweet bread with a golden-brown crust and a flavourful, nutty filling, that is not too sweet. With a coating of glaze, this bread is a great accompaniment to any tea, or coffee cup. Ingredients:
1 package(1/4 oz.) active dry yeast |
1/4 cup warm water |
1 cup butter, melted and slightly cooled |
1/2 cup warm milk |
3 egg yolks |
2 tbsp. sugar |
1/2 tsp. salt |
3 cups all-purpose flour |
for filling |
3 egg whites |
1 tsp. vanilla extract |
3/4 cup sugar |
2 1/2 cups ground nuts (walnuts or pecans work best) |
for glaze |
3/4 cup confectioners'sugar |
1 tsp. butter, softened |
1 tsp. vanilla extract |
4 tsp. milk |
Directions:
1. In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Stir and let sit for 3 minutes.
2. Add the melted butter(warm, not hot), milk, egg yolks, sugar, salt and flour. Beat until smooth. Do not knead the dough. Cover and refrigerate for 6 hours or overnight.
3. FOR FILLING:
4. In a small bowl beat egg whites until soft peaks form. Gradually beat in sugar, a little at a time, until stiff glossy peaks form and sugar is dissolved.
5. Stir in vanilla. Fold in ground nuts, set aside.
6. Place dough onto a lightly floured surface. Let it relax for 10 minutes. Divide the dough in half. Roll each half into a thin rectangle.
7. Spread nut filling over rectangles to within 1/2 inch from the edges. Roll up jelly-roll style, starting with a long side and tucking in the edges. Brush the seams with water to help seal. Pat the bread loaves gently, flattening them slightly.
8. Place seam side down on greased baking sheets. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled in size, for about 45 minutes.
9. Bake at 350F for 25 minutes, or until golden brown. Remove from pans and let cool for about 10 minutes.
10. Meanwhile, for the glaze, combine confectioners' sugar, vanilla and milk. Spread the glaze over the nut bread, or drizzle in a desirable pattern.
11. This recipe makes 2 nut loaves. Delicious warm, or cold. Makes great dessert or breakfast food.
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