* Exported from MasterCook *
Vanocka (Czechosloviakian Christmas Twists)
Recipe By :Nadine Nemechek
Serving Size : 8 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Bread-Bakers Mailing List Breads
Ethnic Fruits
Holidays Nuts
Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1 package dry yeast -- regular or rapid-rise
2/3 cup sugar -- divided
1 1/2 cups milk -- divided
1/2 cup butter -- softened
1 egg -- plus
4 egg yolks
1 tablespoon grated lemon peel
5 1/2 cups flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 1/4 cups raisins
1 1/4 cups slivered almonds -- and blanched
Glaze:
1 egg -- beaten
1 tablespoon milk
1 tablespoon butter -- melted
1. In small bowl combine yeast, 1 T sugar and 1 c warmed milk (105 -
115F). Set aside until foamy.
2. Cream butter and remaining sugar with peel, flour, salt, yeast
mixture and remaining milk; mix thorough.
3. Knead until dough is smooth and elastic, 10 min. Add flour (up
to 1/2 c) until dough is smooth and gathers into ball. Mix in
raisins and nuts.
4. Place in large greased bowl; cover with towel. Place in warm
place to rise until doubled, about 2 hrs (1 hr for rapid-rise yeast.)
5. Divide dough into 5 pieces, 3 large and 2 small. Roll each into
16" lengths. Braid 3: twist remaining 2, placing on top of
braid. Place on greased 12 x 18" pan. Secure with 3 - 4 long
toothpicks or skewers. Cover with plastic wrap; let rise to double.
6. Preheat oven to 300F. For glaze: In small bowl mix egg, milk
and butter. Brush over braid-twist. Bake 25 min. Raise oven to
325F; bake additional 20 min until golden brown. Let cool completely.
Serves 8
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Per Serving (excluding unknown items): 773 Calories; 31g Fat (35.7%
calories from fat); 19g Protein; 107g Carbohydrate; 5g Dietary Fiber;
201mg Cholesterol; 450mg Sodium. Exchanges: 4 1/2 Grain(Starch); 1
Lean Meat; 1 Fruit; 0 Non-Fat Milk; 5 1/2 Fat; 1 Other Carbohydrates.
NOTES : This bread is enjoyed in many Czechoslovakian homes for
Christmas. It is a sweet and nutty bread that brings back warm
memories of the good old days, loved ones and childhood moments.