Braided Date Coffee Cake Recipe

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Ingredients:

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2 packages (1/4 oz each) active dry yeast
1/2 cup warm water (110o to 115o)
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup warm milk (110o to 115o)
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1-1/2 tsp salt
2 eggs
4 to 4-1/2 cups king arthur unbleached all-purpose flour
filling:
1 cup chopped dates
2/3 cups water
1/2 cup chopped pecans
1/4 cup sugar
1 tsp lemon juice
1/2 cup apricot preserves
icing:
1-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
3 tbsp butter, softened
2 tbsp boiling water
1/2 tsp vanilla extract

Directions:

In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add the sugar, milk, oil, salt, eggs and 2 cups flour; beat on low speed 3 minutes. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough.
Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl; turn once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour.
Meanwhile, combine the dates, water, pecans, sugar and lemon juice in a saucepan. Cook and stir over medium heat until thickened, 7-8 minutes. Stir in preserves; let cool.
Punch dough down. Turn on a lightly floured surface; divide into thirds. Roll each portion into a 15-in. x 6-in. rectangle. Place on greased baking sheets. Spread a third of filling down the center third of each rectangle.
On each long side, cut 1-1/2-in.-wide strips 1-3/4 in. into center. Starting at one end, fold alternating strips at an angle across filling; seal ends. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 30 minutes.
Bake at 375° for 15-20 minutes or until browned. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool. Combine icing ingredients; drizzle over braids. Yield: 3 loaves.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	422.44 Kcal (1769 kJ)
Calories from fat	56.97 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	6.33g	10%
Cholesterol	14.05mg	5%
Sodium	123.78mg	5%
Potassium	101.02mg	2%
Total Carbs	83.34g	28%
Sugars	23.31g	93%
Dietary Fiber	1.42g	6%
Protein	6.62g	13%
Vitamin C	0.1mg	0%
Iron	0.3mg	2%
Calcium	16.6mg	2%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	263.96 Kcal (1105 kJ)
Calories from fat	35.59 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	3.95g	10%
Cholesterol	8.78mg	5%
Sodium	77.35mg	5%
Potassium	63.12mg	2%
Total Carbs	52.08g	28%
Sugars	14.57g	93%
Dietary Fiber	0.89g	6%
Protein	4.14g	13%
Vitamin C	0.1mg	0%
Iron	0.2mg	2%
Calcium	10.3mg	2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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