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Prep Time: 30 Minutes Cook Time: 25 Minutes |
Ready In: 55 Minutes Servings: 20 |
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From Baldwin City, Kansas, field editor Page Alexander notes, A cinnamon-sugar and nut topping and a drizzle of glaze add sweetness to this lovely bread. Ingredients:
6 to 6-1/2 cups king arthur unbleached all-purpose flour |
2 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast |
1 teaspoon salt |
2 cups warm water (120° to 130°) |
1/4 cup canola oil |
1/4 cup butter, melted |
1/3 cup sugar |
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon |
1/2 to 1 cup chopped nuts |
1-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar |
3 to 4 tablespoons half-and-half cream |
Directions:
1. In a large bowl, combine 2 cups flour, yeast and salt. Add water and oil; beat until smooth. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough. Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour.
2. Punch dough down. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; divide in half. Pat each portion flat. Cover and let stand for 10 minutes. Press dough into two greased 12-in. pizza pans. Prick top of dough with a fork. Brush with butter. Combine sugar and cinnamon; sprinkle over dough. Top with nuts. Let stand 10-15 minutes.
3. Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove from pans to wire racks. Combine confectioners' sugar and enough cream to achieve a glaze consistency; drizzle over warm bread. Yield: 2 round loaves.
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