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Italian Christmas Bread
1 c Warm water (105 to 115 -degrees) 2 pk Active dry yeast 1/2 c Sugar 2 ts Salt 1/2 c (1 stick) butter or -margarine, softened 3 Eggs, beaten 1 Egg, separated 5 1/2 To 6 - cups si...
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Ingredients
- 1cup warm water (105 to 115
- 1/2cup sugar
- 2tsp salt
- 1/2cup (1 stick) butter or
- 1egg, separated
- 51/2 to 6 - cups sifted
- 1cup (8 oz) mixed candied peel
- 1/2cup (4 oz) red candied cherries,
Directions
- 1
1 c Warm water (105 to 115 -degrees) 2 pk Active dry yeast 1/2 c Sugar 2 ts Salt 1/2 c (1 stick) butter or -margarine, softened 3 Eggs, beat
- 2
Sprinkle yeast over water in a large bowl, stirring until dissolved
- 3
Add 1/2 cup sugar, salt, 1/2 cup butter, 3 eggs, the egg yolk and 3 cups flour
- 4
beat with wooden spoon or electric mixer until smooth, about 2 minutes
- 5
Gradually, add remaining flour
- 6
mix in last part with hand until dough leaves side of bowl
- 7
Turn dough onto lightly floured board
- 8
Knead until smooth, 5 minutes