dutch paasbrod
Dutch Paasbrod This traditional Easter loaf from the Netherlands is filled with a sweet almond paste and studded with golden raisins and candied lemon. Yields 1 (6 x 15-inch) loaf ...
Ingredients
- 1cupplus 1 tablespoon whole milk
- 1packagedry active yeast
- 2/3cupplus 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 31/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2teaspooncardamom
- 2large eggs
- 2tablespoonunsalted butter, melted
- 2/3cupfinely ground blanched almonds
Directions
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Dutch Paasbrod This traditional Easter loaf from the Netherlands is filled with a sweet almond paste and studded with golden raisins and can
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Yields 1 (6 x 15-inch) loaf for 12 servings 1 cup plus 1 tablespoon whole milk 1 package dry active yeast 2/3 cup plus 1 tablespoon granulat
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Warm 1 cup of milk to 110 degrees F in a small saucepan
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Remove the pan from the heat and stir in the yeast and the 1 tablespoon of sugar and let stand until bubbly
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In a large bowl or the bowl of a food processor fitted with a metal blade, combine the flour and cardamom
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Add the whole eggs, butter and yeast mixture and pulse to combine
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Process the mixture or stir with a wooden spoon until a firm, sticky dough forms
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Transfer the dough to a lightly floured surface, knead lightly, shape it into a ball, and transfer it to the prepared bowl, turning to coat