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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 60 Minutes |
Ready In: 60 Minutes Servings: 12 |
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This is a very good bread. It comes from my Aunt Maggie who is long gone, but her notations indicate this was a family favorite for over 40 years. I have made it and it is incredible. Enjoyu Ingredients:
4 cups all purpose flour |
2 teaspoons baking powder |
1/4 teaspoon salt |
2 cups ricotta cheese |
3 eggs beaten |
1 teaspoon vanilla extract |
2/3 cup sugar |
3 tablespoons chopped candied fruit |
2 tablespoons golden raisins |
1 tablespoon chopped almonds |
1 tablespoon grated lemon peel |
1 tablespoon butter melted |
1 tablespoon powdered sugar |
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 275 then grease and flour a cookie sheet.
2. Sift flour, baking powder and salt into a large bowl.
3. Make a well in center and stir in ricotta, eggs, vanilla, sugar, fruit, raisins, almonds and peel.
4. Knead lightly until dough holds together.
5. Shape into a 12” long loaf and place on prepared cookie sheet and bake 60 minutes.
6. Transfer to a wire rack then brush melted butter over warm loaf.
7. Sift powdered sugar over top then cool completely.
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