Moravian Christmas Loaf
- Ready In:
- 4hrs 40mins
- Ingredients:
- 11
- Yields:
-
4 1-pound loaves
ingredients
- 709.77 ml milk, lukewarm
- 1 fresh yeast cake, softened in
- 59.14 ml water
- 1419.54-1892.72 ml flour
- 4.92 ml salt
- 236.59 ml butter
- 236.59 ml sugar
- 226.79 g raisins, cut
- 226.79 g currants
- 113.39 g candied citron peel, chopped
- 118.29 ml almonds, sliced
directions
- Add softened yeast to milk.
- Add 3 cups flour, and salt; mix well.
- Cover and let rise in a warm place overnight.
- In the morning, heat the milk; add butter and stir until melted.
- Combine with yeast mixture and add sugar, fruit and remaining flour; knead well until dough is no longer sticky (use more flour, if necessary).
- Cover and let rise until double.
- Shape into loaves, place in greased loaf pans and sprinkle with sliced almonds.
- Let rise until doubled.
- Bake at 375°F for 40 minutes.
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RECIPE SUBMITTED BY
Molly53
United States