STAR CHRISTMAS BREAD
Steps:
- Heat 200ml of milk and butter together in a microwave or saucepan until temperature reaches 110°F or 45°C (warm to the touch). Add the yeast and let stand for 10 minutes, until frothy on top.
- While yeast is activating, combine flour, sugar and salt in a separate bowl.
- Create a well in the centre of the flour. Add the yeast mixture, egg yolks and vanilla into the well. Mix into the flour until combined.
- Knead by hand for 10-12 minutes until dough is soft and elastic. If the dough is too dry: warm up the extra milk, create a well in the dough and add in half of the milk. Knead and if you still feel it's still too dry, add in the remaining amount of milk.FOR A STAND MIXER: Mix for 5 minutes on medium speed until dough is soft and elastic.
- Lightly oil a large bowl with a pastry brush or your fingertips. Place dough into bowl, turning once to coat in the oil. Cover bowl with plastic wrap and set in a warm place for about 2-3 hours, or until doubled in size.(To check if dough is ready, gently press two fingers into dough. If an indentation remains, dough has not risen enough.)
- Punch dough down, cover and let rest for an additional 30 minutes or until doubled in size.
- While dough is rising, line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Set aside.
- Get your butter ready, make sure it is softened and spreadable. Then, in a small bowl, mix together brown sugar and cinnamon. Set aside.
- When dough is ready, divide the dough into 4 pieces. Lightly flour a clean work surface and use a rolling pin to roll one ball out into a 12 inch/30 cm disc.
- Place a plate on top and cut away any excess dough around the plate with a sharp knife. Remove the plate. Place dough disc onto prepared baking sheet.
- Spread dough with 1/3 of the softened butter and 1/3 of the brown sugar/cinnamon mixture. This is your bottom layer (the base).
- Roll out the second ball of dough, like above, and place on top of the bottom layer. Spread with 1/3 of the butter and brown sugar/cinnamon mixture.Repeat with the rest of the dough, layering each with butter/sugar/cinnamon. (The top dough will not have any butter or brown sugar/cinnamon on it.)
- Place a small cup in the middle of the layered dough and very lightly mark a ring in the centre to use as a guide.
- Cut the dough first with four lines: 3 o'clock, 6o'clock, 9o'clock and 12 o'clock. Cut each quarter into 2 pieces, then cut each of those into 2 pieces so you end up with 16 strands connected to the middle circle.
- Take 2 strands that are side-by-side and twist them away from each other two times. Connect the two strands at the end, pinching the ends together to form a point. Do this with all of the strands and create a star flower!
- Cover star bread loosely with a damp cloth or towel and let rest one more time for 30 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Beat egg whites leftover from the yolk and brush whites evenly over the surface of the bread.
- Bake bread for 20 minutes or until lightly browned and golden.
- Decorate with powdered sugar (confectioners sugar or icing sugar), and a little ground cinnamon.Serve warm!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 408 kcal, Carbohydrate 61 g, Protein 8 g, Fat 14 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, Cholesterol 78 mg, Sodium 79 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 19 g, ServingSize 1 serving
GRANDMA'S CHRISTMAS BREAD
For as long as I can remember, this bread has been a part of my family's traditional Christmas morning breakfast. I modified the recipe so I could make it in a bread machine. - Barb and Ray Schmeling, Rhinelander, Wisconsin
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 3h10m
Yield 1 loaf (about 2 pounds).
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- In bread machine pan, place the first seven ingredients in order suggested by manufacturer. Select basic bread setting. Choose crust color and loaf size if available. Bake according to bread machine directions (check dough after 5 minutes of mixing; add 1 to 2 tablespoons of water or flour if needed)., Just before the final kneading (your bread machine may audibly signal this), add the raisins, currants and lemon zest. In a small bowl, combine glaze ingredients; drizzle over cooled bread.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 178 calories, Fat 2g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 7mg cholesterol, Sodium 250mg sodium, Carbohydrate 37g carbohydrate (18g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein.
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Provided by insanelygood
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Number Of Ingredients 30
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CHRISTMAS BREAD TOWERS
This is another "baked in a can" recipe. These can be given in-can as a gift! When they're baked you take them out to cool then place them back in the can you have covered with Christmas wrapping paper or in Christmas plastic wrap, tie with a pretty bow, and give a really cute gift!
Provided by Redneck Epicurean
Categories Yeast Breads
Time 4h15m
Yield 3 loaves
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Sprinkle the yeast over warm water in a large mixing bowl; stir until dissolved.
- Add 3 cups of flour, butter, peanut butter, sugar, 4 eggs and 1 egg yolk. Blend together on low speed with an electric mixer until smooth. Beat on medium speed for 2 minutes.
- Add remaining flour and fruit; beat with a wooden spoon. Turn onto a floured board; knead until smooth.
- Place in a lightly greased bowl and turn to grease surface. Cover and let rise in a warm place until double in size, about 2 hours.
- Punch down; knead until smooth. Divide into thirds. Place into 3 greased and floured 1-pound coffee cans. Let rise until double in bulk, about 30-45 minutes.
- Bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes. Brush with reserved egg white; sprinkle with additional sugar.
- Bake for 45 minutes longer or until bread tests done. Remove the bread from the can and cool.
- Wipe the cans and prepare with Christmas paper if desired or place the loaves in festive plastic wrap and tie with a Christmas ribbon.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 2118.5, Fat 84.7, SaturatedFat 29.4, Cholesterol 433.8, Sodium 1540.7, Carbohydrate 288.3, Fiber 16, Sugar 78.3, Protein 60.3
CHRISTMAS BREAD
Meet the Cook: Some of my friends prefer this slightly sweet bread to fruitcake. My family enjoys it at Christmastime. I'll make it for potlucks, too, and I've found that friends like it for brunch and breakfast. Recently, my husband and I marked our golden anniversary. We're the parents of two and grandparents of two. -Betty Jean McLaughlin, La Vista, Nebraska
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 45m
Yield 1 loaf.
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in water. Add the evaporated milk, sugar, shortening, salt, eggs and 2 cups of flour; beat until smooth. Stir in mixed candied fruit and enough remaining flour to form a soft dough (do not knead). , Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease the top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1-1/4 hours. , Punch dough down. Turn onto a floured surface; knead 3-4 minutes. Pat evenly into a greased 10-in. tube pan. Cover and let rise in a warm place until nearly doubled, about 45 minutes. , Bake at 375° for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from pan to cool on a wire rack. , Combine the confectioners' sugar, vanilla and enough milk to reach desired consistency; drizzle over bread. Garnish with additional candied fruit if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 214 calories, Fat 5g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 24mg cholesterol, Sodium 87mg sodium, Carbohydrate 40g carbohydrate (18g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein.
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