CHARLIE'S "CAN'T EAT JUST ONE SLICE" HOLIDAY BREAD 1 c. milk 1/2 c. shortening, butter 3/4 c. sugar 1/2 tsp. salt 2 pkgs. dry yeast 2 lg. eggs 1/2 c. raisins 30 almonds, blanched, peeled, chopped 1 lemon rind, grated 1/2 tsp. almond flavoring 1 tsp. vanilla flavoring 5 1/2 c. flour
DOUBLE BATCH: 2 c. milk 1 c. shortening, butter 1 3/4 c. sugar 1 tsp. salt 4 pkgs. dry yeast 4 lg. eggs 1 c. raisins 60 almonds, blanched, peeled, chopped 2 lemon rinds, grated 1 tsp. almond flavoring 2 tsp. vanilla flavoring 11 c. flour Scald milk, stir in shortening (butter), sugar and salt. Cool to lukewarm. Measure 1/4 cup (1/2 for double batch) lukewarm water into large mixing bowl. Sprinkle in dry yeast. Stir until dissolved. Add lukewarm milk mixture. Add 2 eggs (4 for double batch) and 3 cups sifted flour (6 cups for double batch). Beat until smooth. Stir in raisins and almonds, the lemon rind and almond and vanilla flavoring. Add 2 1/2 cups flour (5 cups for double batch) and work to soft dough. Turn out onto lightly floured board. Knead until smooth and elastic about 10 minutes. Place in greased bowl, then turn over to grease other side. Cover with towel. Let rise in warm place, free from drafts, until doubled in size about 1 1/2 hours. (Good rising place is oven with pan of hot water placed inside on lower rack and with door fully closed.) Punch down, turn out onto board. Divide in half. Divide 1 half into thirds. Roll each piece into strip about 18 inches long. Form into braid, place on greased cookie sheet. Divide 2/3 of remaining dough into 3 pieces, form into second braid and place on top of first. Form remaining dough into third braid and place on top of second. Anchor braid with toothpicks. Let rise (in oven) until doubled, about 1 hour. Brush with melted butter or beaten egg. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 to 34 minutes. Good luck and happy eating! Home Cookin' Message Board http://members3.boardhost.com/marlaoh/index.html Home Cookin Archives http://recipecircus.com/recipes/marlaoh/ [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/CAKE-RECIPE/ <*> Your email settings: Individual Email | Traditional <*> To change settings online go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/CAKE-RECIPE/join (Yahoo! ID required) <*> To change settings via email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
