Sweet Yeast Bread Carolers Recipe

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Ingredients
15
Count
Nutrition
522
Calories
Total time
60
Minutes
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Ingredients:

  • 2 packages (1/4 oz each) active dry yeast
  • 1/4 cup warm water (110o to 115o)
  • 1 cup warm milk (110o to 115o)
  • 1/2 cup shortening
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/3 cup sugar
  • 1/4 cup orange juice
  • 1 tsp salt
  • orange spread:
  • 1 cup confectioners' sugar
  • 1 tbsp orange juice

Directions:

  1. In a bowl, dissolve yeast in water. Add the milk, shortening, eggs, sugar, orange juice, orange peel, salt and 3 cups of flour; beat until smooth. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough.
  2. 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.
  3. SHAPING CAROLERS: Punch dough down. Set aside 1 cup; divide remaining dough in half. On a lightly floured surface, roll each half into a 14- x 5-in. oval body. Shape a head at the top of each oval body (see Fig. 1). Place bodies on separate greased baking sheets. Flatten slightly.
  4. Girl caroler: Cut arms and skirt with sharp knife or kitchen scissors (see Fig. 2a). Form shoes using dough cut from skirt (Fig. 2b.). Roll six 1/8- x 8-inch strips from reserved dough. Plait three strips together, forming braid; cut in half. Place one braid on each side of head for hair.
  5. Use reserved dough to decorate clothing as show in photo and in Fig. 2c, including a stocking cap to place on head, covering tops of braids. With knife or scissors, cut out eyes, nose, mouth and dress decorations. Press raisins deep for eyes and buttons.
  6. Boy caroler: Cut arms and legs (see Fig. 3a). Spread arms and legs apart (Fig. 3b.). To add clothing and details, refer to photo and Fig. 3c. Place arms in desired positions. Forms shoes by pinching dough.
  7. With small pieces of reserved dough, form a stocking cap and ears; press onto head. Roll out thin strips of dough and use these to trim clothing. Roll out two slightly thicker strips and tie together to form a scarf.
  8. With knife or scissors, make small cuts to form decorations in pants and sleeves. Cut out eyes, nose and mouth. For eyes and buttons, press the raisins firmly into dough. Cover and set aside.
  9. Cover both loaves and place in a warm spot to rise until almost doubled, about 30-45 minutes. Bake at 400° for 12-14 minutes or until golden brown. Meanwhile, combine spread ingredients and serve with warm bread. Yield: 2 loaves.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 522.24 Kcal (2187 kJ)
Calories from fat 43.44 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 4.83g 7%
Cholesterol 13.84mg 5%
Sodium 107.82mg 4%
Potassium 51.49mg 1%
Total Carbs 105.42g 35%
Sugars 12.05g 48%
Dietary Fiber 0.7g 3%
Protein 9.43g 19%
Vitamin C 2.4mg 4%
Iron 0.1mg 1%
Calcium 16.8mg 2%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 250.35 Kcal (1048 kJ)
Calories from fat 20.82 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 2.31g 7%
Cholesterol 6.64mg 5%
Sodium 51.69mg 4%
Potassium 24.68mg 1%
Total Carbs 50.53g 35%
Sugars 5.78g 48%
Dietary Fiber 0.34g 3%
Protein 4.52g 19%
Vitamin C 1.2mg 4%
Iron 0.1mg 1%
Calcium 8.1mg 2%

* 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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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 10.7
    Points
  • 13
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • low fat,
  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium,
  • low cholesterol

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