Weckmann Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1 cup milk
1/3 cup butter
3 tbsp shortening
1 cup sugar
3 tbsp vanilla extract
1 grated lemon peel
1/4 oz fast rising yeast
3 tbsp warm water
4 eggs
6 2/3 cups flour
1 egg, beaten with
2 tbsp water , for glazing
raisins
dried cranberries

Directions:

Mix yeast with warm water and 1 tablespoon of sugar.
Combine milk, butter, shortening, and sugar, in a saucepan and heat gently then set aside to cool.
Place flour in a large bowl, make a well in the middle of the flour.
Pour yeast mixture into the flour well, cover and let rise for 20 minutes.
Add milk mixture to flour and mix all the ingredients together.
Knead into a ball, dust with flour and let rise for 45 minutes.
Roll dough and divide into 10 pieces to form into gingerbread men shaped Weckmänner.
Place the Weckmänner on a large baking sheet covered with baking or wax paper, making sure to leave enough room between each shape.
Let rise for a further 20 to 45 minutes.
Brush with egg and water mixture, decorate with raisins and dried cranberries for the eyes and buttons.
Bake at 325 to 350F for 10-15 minutes.
*Note: A traditional Weckmann in Germany would have a clay pipe in his mouth.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	682.08 Kcal (2856 kJ)
Calories from fat	244.67 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	27.19g	42%
Cholesterol	82.03mg	27%
Sodium	1890.2mg	79%
Potassium	226.73mg	5%
Total Carbs	94.73g	32%
Sugars	11.24g	45%
Dietary Fiber	9.27g	37%
Protein	13.77g	28%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	2%
Iron	5.6mg	31%
Calcium	283.7mg	28%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	341.54 Kcal (1430 kJ)
Calories from fat	122.52 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	13.61g	42%
Cholesterol	41.07mg	27%
Sodium	946.47mg	79%
Potassium	113.53mg	5%
Total Carbs	47.43g	32%
Sugars	5.63g	45%
Dietary Fiber	4.64g	37%
Protein	6.89g	28%
Iron	2.8mg	31%
Calcium	142mg	28%

* 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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