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Prep Time: 180 Minutes Cook Time: 30 Minutes |
Ready In: 210 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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An excellent bread for a brunch. Ingredients:
3 cups all-purpose flour |
1/4 cup sugar |
1 ounce active dry yeast |
1 teaspoon salt |
2/3 cup warm milk |
2 tablespoons butter, at room temperature |
7 eggs |
1/2 cup mixed chopped candied fruit |
1/4 cup chopped blanched almond |
1/2 teaspoon anise seed oil |
vegetable oil |
Directions:
1. In a mixing bowl, combine 1 cup flour, sugar, yeast and salt. Add milk and butter; beat 2 minutes on medium speed. Add 2 eggs and 1/2 cup flour; beat 2 minutes on high. Stir in fruit, nuts and aniseed; mix well.
2. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough. Turn onto a lightly floured board; knead until smooth, about 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl; turn once. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled; about 1 hour.
3. If desired, dye remaining eggs (leave them uncooked); lightly rub with vegetable oil. Punch dough down. Divide in half; roll each piece into a 24 rope. Loosely twist ropes together; place on a greased baking sheet and form into a ring. Pinch ends together. Gently split ropes and tuck eggs into openings. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 30 minute Bake at 350 degrees for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from pan; cool on a wire rack.
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