Рецепт Christmas Braid Bread (Hoska)
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Инструкции
- Dissolve yeast in 1/2 cup lukewarm water till bubbly. To the warm lowfat milk add in soft butter, salt, sugar, vanilla, spices and lemon rind. Let cool to lukewarm.Add in yeast mix and beaten large eggs and mix well. Sift in 4 cups flour, stirring well, add in lightly floured fruit and nuts alternately. Then add in remaining flour, beat till dough does not stick to bowl.
- Turn out on lightly floured board and knead till smooth and elastic about 8 or possibly 10 min. Put in greased bowl, cover and let rise in warm place till doubled, about 1 1/2 hrs. Punch down dough and divide in half. This make 2 loaves.
- Cut 4 large and 5 smaller portions, roll each into long rolls. Braid the 4 rolls forming a loaf. Put on pan lined with greased brown paper. Braid the 3 smaller rolls and place on top, then remaining 2 pcs on top. Place toothpicks to hold braids in place.
- Brush with beaten egg whites in a little water. Let rise to double in bulk. For rich crust brush with melted butter during baking. Bake at 400 degrees for 15 min, lower temperature to 325 degrees for 45 min longer depending on how you like it.