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Cranberry Raisin Almond Strietzel Bread Recipe

Cranberry Raisin Almond Strietzel Bread Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

1/2 oz yeast , 2- 1/4 oz packages
1 tbsp sugar
1/2 cup warm water
2 lbs all-purpose flour
1/4 tsp salt
1/2 cup milk
4 eggs
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 tsp vanilla
1/2 lemon , zest of
2 tbsp rum
1/2 cup golden raisin
1/2 cup dried cranberries
1/2 cup water
1 egg yolk, beaten
3/4 cup slivered almonds

Directions:

Preheat oven to 400°F.
Grease a baking sheet lightly with butter.
Combine yeast, sugar and 1/2 cup of warm water in mixer bowl and let sit for 10 minutes.
Pour rum over the raisins and cranberries.
Add flour, salt, milk, eggs, butter, vanilla and lemon zest to the mixing bowl containing the yeast mixture. On a mixer fitted with a dough hook, mix all ingredients for dough for 2 minutes at slow speed followed by 6 minutes at fast speed.
Add the rum soaked berries and mix for 2 minutes more.
Rest the dough covered for 20 minutes.
Punch down and divide dough into 2-1 lb. loaves.
Cover and allow to relax for 20 minutes.
Cut each loaf into 3 equal pieces. Roll each piece by hand into a long approximately 12-20 inch strip. Braid the 3 pieces together.
Place the braided loaves on the buttered baking sheet, cover and let rise for 30 minutes.
Combine 1/2 cup water with 1 beaten egg yolk and brush the braided loaves.
Brush a second time with the egg wash and sprinkle with slivered almonds.
Bake at 400°F for 20-22 minutes.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	474.25 Kcal (1986 kJ)
Calories from fat	136.04 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	15.12g	23%
Cholesterol	88.74mg	30%
Sodium	119.52mg	5%
Potassium	266.13mg	6%
Total Carbs	70.67g	24%
Sugars	9.1g	36%
Dietary Fiber	3.91g	16%
Protein	12.76g	26%
Vitamin C	1.5mg	2%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	3%
Iron	1.7mg	9%
Calcium	65.3mg	7%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	293.88 Kcal (1230 kJ)
Calories from fat	84.3 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	9.37g	23%
Cholesterol	54.99mg	30%
Sodium	74.06mg	5%
Potassium	164.91mg	6%
Total Carbs	43.79g	24%
Sugars	5.64g	36%
Dietary Fiber	2.42g	16%
Protein	7.91g	26%
Vitamin C	0.9mg	2%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	3%
Iron	1mg	9%
Calcium	40.5mg	7%

* 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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