Moravian Christmas Loaf
3 c Milk 1 c Butter 1 c Sugar 1/2 c Yeast 1 x *dissolved in: 1/4 c Water, warm 6 c Flour 1 t Salt 1/2 lb Raisins, chopped 1/2 lb Currants 1/4 lb Citron, chopped 1/2 c Almond, blanc...
Ingredients
- 3cup milk
- 1cup butter
- 1cup sugar
- 1/2cup yeast
- 1*dissolved in:
- 1/4cup water, warm
- 6cup flour
- 1tsp salt
Directions
- 1
3 c Milk 1 c Butter 1 c Sugar 1/2 c Yeast 1 x *dissolved in: 1/4 c Water, warm 6 c Flour 1 t Salt 1/2 lb Raisins, chopped 1/2 lb Currants 1/
- 2
Add the dissolved yeast cake, 3 cups of flour and the salt
- 3
Cover and set aside to rise in a warm place, over night
- 4
In the morning, scald the other cup of milk and add the butter and stir until melted
- 5
Combine with the yeast mixture and add the sugar and the balance of the flour, kneading the dough well, until it is no longer sticky
- 6
Use more flour if necessary
- 7
Combine the fruit and sprinkle with some flour and add to the dough, mixing well
- 8
Cover and let rise again until double in bulk