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Prep Time: 25 Minutes Cook Time: 40 Minutes |
Ready In: 65 Minutes Servings: 12 |
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These slices are always welcome Christmas morning, especially when they're paired with steaming cups of coffee or tea. I've doubled and even quadrupled the recipe many times. Ingredients:
1 cup raisins |
1/2 cup ground almonds |
1/4 cup sugar |
2 egg whites |
1/8 teaspoon almond extract |
dough: |
2 cups king arthur unbleached all-purpose flour |
2 teaspoons baking powder |
1/2 teaspoon salt |
1/2 cup cold butter, cubed |
1/2 cup milk |
1/4 cup sugar |
2 egg yolks |
2 teaspoons grated lemon peel |
half-and-half cream |
additional sugar |
glaze: |
1 cup confectioners' sugar |
2 tablespoons milk |
Directions:
1. For filling, combine the first five ingredients in a bowl; set aside. In a large bowl, combine the flour, baking powder and salt. Cut in butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Add milk, sugar, egg yolks and lemon peel; mix well. Turn onto a floured surface; knead 12 times. Roll into a 12-in. x 8-in. rectangle. Spread filling to within 1 in. of edges. Roll up, jelly-roll style, starting with a long side; pinch seams to seal and tuck ends under. Place, seam side down, on a greased baking sheet. Brush dough with cream and sprinkle with additional sugar. Bake at 375° for 40-45 minutes or until golden brown (top with crack). Remove to a wire rack. Combine glaze ingredients; drizzle over warm bread. To serve, cut into 1-in. slices. Yield: 12 servings.
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