A request was made in this week's digest for HOLIDAY bread
recipes. Here are some of my favorites...Bev in Mn
*****GERMAN STOLLEN*****
Source: Bread Machine Cookbook VI
Dough:
1/4 C. ORANGE JUICE
3/4 C. MILK
2 T. BUTTER
1 tsp. RUM EXTRACT
1 tsp. ALMOND EXTRACT
1/4 C. SUGAR
1/2 tsp. SALT
1 tsp. Dried ORANGE PEEL (or freshly grated)
1/2 tsp. CINNAMON
3 C. All-purpose FLOUR
2 tsp. Rapid or Quick YEAST
....at at beep or after dough ball has formed:
add: 1/4 C. Golden RAISINS
add: 1/4-1/3 C. Dried CHERRIES, BLUEBERRIES,
dried CRANBERRIES or a combination
add: 11/4 to 1/3 C. Chopped ALMONDS
use: DOUGH CYCLE
when complete:
Remove dough and put in greased bowl, cover, let rise.
(because dough is so heavy, it will not rise very high).
Roll into 8x12 thick oval on lightly floured surface.
Fold dough in half lengthwise
with top half folding over about 3/4 of bottom,
Press to seal seams together.
Place on lightly greased baking sheet
Cover, let rise in warm place - 2 hours.
Bake in preheated 350° oven til golden 35-40 min.
When cool, Glaze (recipes follow)
**POWDERED SUGAR GLAZE**
1/2 C. Confectioners' SUGAR
1-2 T. MILK
1/2 tsp. EXTRACT
(try: vanilla, almond, lemon, coconut or rum
to complement the flavor of the bread)
Mix in small bowl. Adjust consistency with Milk
as desired
**The thicker the glaze, the heavier it willbe
**A light glaze will pour easily
**ORANGE GLAZE**
1/2 C. Confectioner's SUGAR
1-2 T. Frozen ORANGE JUICE concentrate
1 tsp. ORANGE EXTRACT
1/2 tsp. ORANGE PEEL (freshly grated, or dried)
*****PULLA *****
(Scandinavian Sweet Bread)
Source: HOLIDAY BREADS - Donna German VI
DOUGH:
1 C. MILK
2 T. BUTTER
1 EGG
1 tsp. VANILLA or ALMOND extract
1/4 C. SUGAR
1 tsp. SALT
1/2 to 1 tsp. GROUND CARDAMOM
3 C. all-purpose FLOUR
2 tsp. rapid or quick YEAST
WASH:
1 EGG beaten with 2 T. MILK or CREAM
Remove dough from machine.
Divide into 3 equal parts.
Roll each piece into a long rope.
Braid ropes together.
Place braid on lightly greased baking pan.
Cover and let rise for about 1-1/2 hours.
Brush dough with EGG WASH
Bake in preheated 350° oven
25-30 minutes or until golden.
*****LUCIA BREAD *****
(Swedish Saffron Bread)
Source: The Ultimate Bread Machine Cookbook
(served by eldest daughter to her family on the
morning of Dec. 13 which is St. Lucia Day.
3/4 C. plus 2 Tbls MILK
1 large EGG
3 Cups all-purpose FLOUR
1 pinch SALT
1/3 C. SUGAR
1/4 tsp. Powdered SAFFRON
3 T. Unsalted BUTTER
2-1/4 tsp. Fast-rise YEAST
----Use bread machine set on DOUGH CYCLE
At end of program, press clear/stop.
To punch dough down,
press start and knead for 60 seconds.
Press clear/stop again.
Remove dough and let rest 5 min
before hand shaping.
Sprinkle work surface lightly w/flour.
Divide dough into 2 equal pieces.
lightly sprinkle with flour
Roll ea piece into 18" rope.
Lay rope on lightly greased 13x9x1" baking pan.
Lay second rope on top, florming a large X
Curl each end, toward center, into a coil.
Cover with clean kitchen cloth
Ret rise till dbl in size - about 1-1/2 hours.
Preheat oven to 375°
Brush with EGG WASH:
1 lg Egg w/1 tsp water, beaten tog.
Decorate with:
6 blanched Almonds, 6 Dark Raisins
Bake for approx. 25-30 min til golden brown.
REmove from oven, Cool on Rack
*****JULKAGE *****
(Danish Christmas Bread)
Source: HOLIDAY BREADS - Donna German VI
DOUGH:
1 C. MILK
1 EGG
2 T. BUTTER
1 tsp. VANILLA
1/4 C. SUGAR
1 tsp. SALT
1/2 tsp. CINNAMON
1/2 tsp. Dried LEMON PEEL, or freshly grated to taste
1/2 tsp. ground CARDAMON
3 C. All-purpose FLOUR
2 tsp. Rapid or Quick YEAST
Add: 1/2 C. Dried FRUITS (raisins, cherries)
Add: 1/4 to 1/2 C. chopped ALMONDS
WASH:
1 EGG beaten with 2 T. MILK or CREAM
Add dried fruits/nuts to the abm pan 5 min. after kneading starts.
Remove dough from abm.
Divide into 3 equal pieces.
Roll each piece into a long rope and braid ropes together.
Place braid on lightly greased baking pan.
Cover, let rise about 1-1/2 hours.
Brush dough with EGG WASH
Bake in preheated 350° oven 25-30 min.
Till golden.
*****CHRISTOPSMOM *****
(Greek Christmas Bread)
Source: Quick & Delicious Bread Machine Recipes
1-1/2# and (1#) size loaves
1-1/2 tsp. YEAST (1 tsp)
3 Chopped Candied CHERRIES (2)
1 T. Chopped WALNUTS (2 tsp)
3-1/4 C. all-purpose FLOUR (2-1/4 C.)
1 tsp. Crushed ANISE SEED (1/2 tsp.)
1/2 tsp. SALT (1/2 tsp)
1/2 C. SUGAR (5 T)
2 EGGS (1 egg)
3 oz Warm WATER (2 oz)
5 T. BUTTER (3-1/2 T)
1/2 C. Warm MILK (3 oz)
note: slight cherry aroma
A sweet tasting bread perfect for parties
*****REVOLUTIONARY CHRISTMAS BREAD*****
Source: The Bread Machine Gourmet
by Shea MacKenzie
(one of New England's traditional holiday breads)
1-1/2# and (1#) size loaves
2-1/4 C. WHOLE WHEAT FLOUR (2 C.)
3/4 C. BREAD FLOUR (1/2 C)
3 T. DATE SUGAR (2 T)
1/3 C. MASHED POTATOES (1/4 C.)
1-1/2 tsp. SEA SALT (1 tsp.)
1-1/2 tsp. CARAWAY SEEDS (1 tsp)
3/4 tsp. Ground ALLSPICE (1/2 tsp)
3/4 tsp. Ground MACE (1/2 tsp)
1-1/2 C. WATER (1 C)
3 T. MAPLE SYRUP (2 T)
2 T. OIL (1 T) Canola, safflower or sunflower
4 tsp YEAST (1 pkg)
1/3 C. Dark RAISINS (1/4 C)
1/3 C. Chopped Candied Citron (1/4 C)
cycle : Whole wheat
Note: there are a lot of "extras" in this recipe.
Although GLUTEN is not called for, I would
add a couple of tablespoons ...Bev
*****PANETTONE*****
source: Quick & Delicious Bread Machine Recipes
1-1/2# and (1#) size loaves
1-1/2 tsp. YEAST (1 tsp)
1/2 tsp. Dried ORANGE PEEL (1/2 tsp)
1-1/2 tsp Dried LEMON PEEL (1 tsp)
1/2 tsp. SALT (1/2 tsp)
3 C. + 3 T. all purpose FLOUR (2 C + 2 T)
6 T. SUGAR (4 T)
2 EGGS (1 egg)
7-1/2 T. BUTTER (5 T)
6 oz Warm MILK (1/2 C.)
6 T. RAISINS (4 T)
4 T. Shredded ALMONDS (3 T)
use basic or sweet cycle
*****ITALIAN SWEET WREATH*****
Source: HOLIDAY BREADS - Donna German VI
DOUGH:
1-1/3 C. WATER
2 T. BUTTER
2 T. SUGAR
1 tsp. SALT
4 Cups all-purpose FLOUR
2 tsp. Rapid or Quick YEAST
TOPPING:
1/4 C. SUGAR
1 tsp. CINNAMON
1 tsp. ANISE SEED
1/8 tsp. NUTMEG
WASH:
1 EGG beaten with 2 T. WATER
Remove dough from machine
Place on lightly floured surface.
Divide dough into 3 equal parts.
Roll each piece into long, slender rope/braid together.
Shape braid into a wreath-shaped circle
pinch ends together to seal.
Place on lightly greased baking sheet.
Cover, let rise 30-40 min.
Mix topping ingred. together.
Brush top with egg wash and sprinkle w/topping.
Bake in preheated 350° oven for about 20 min until golden.
*****BOHEMIAN CHRISTMAS BREAD*****
Source: Quick & Delicious ABM Recipes
by: Norman Garrett
1-1/2# and (1#) loaf
1-1/2 tsp. YEAST (1 tsp)
3 C. BREAD FLOUR (2 C)
1 tsp. dried LEMON PEEL (1/2 tsp)
1-1/2 tsp. SALT (1 t)
3-1/2 T. SUGAR (2-1/2 T)
1 EGG (1 egg)
2 T. BUTTER (1-1/2 T)
6 oz Warm MILK (1/2 C.)
2 oz Warm WATER (1-1/2 oz)
4-1/2 T. Chopped ALMONDS (3 T)
3-1/2 T. RAISINS (2-1/2 T)
This is an extremely high riser,
a 1# loaf will easily fit a lg abm pan.
Test the small recipe first to see how
it fits in your machine.
*****FINNISH CARDAMOM LOAF*****
source: Quick & Delicious Bread Machine Recipes
1-1/2# and (1#) size loaf
1-1/2 tsp. YEAST (1 tsp)
2-1/2 T. SUGAR (1-1/2 T)
1 tsp. CARDAMOM (1/2 tsp)
3 C. + 3 T BREAD FLOUR (2 C + 2 T)
1 tsp. SALT (1/2 tsp)
1 EGG (1 egg)
2 T. BUTTER (1-1/2 T)
1 C. WARM WATER (5 oz)
Particularly good for Christmas Breakfast,
especially if eaten warm.