* Exported from MasterCook *
Bread, Christmas Bubble
Recipe By :Annacia
Serving Size : 12 Preparation Time :1:30
Categories : Bread Bread-Bakers Mailing List
Christmas Desserts
Holidays Low Fat
Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1 1/4 cups warm milk
1 egg
1/4 cup soft butter
3 cups flour
1/3 cup sugar -- optional, or granular Splenda
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup dried cranberries
1/2 cup golden raisins
1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
2 teaspoons instant yeast
Topping:
melted butter
powdered sugar
If you're looking for a easy tasty holiday bread then look no
further. This bread recipe is very simple and packed with flavor. I
love the combination of the dried cranberries and the golden raisins
with the smell of the cinnamon as it bakes in the oven. Make this
bread and give it as a gift. They will love it! It's diabetic ok if
you use Splenda. I don't use the sugar or butter on top and I may or
may not put Splenda into the dough according to mood. It's fine to
vary the fruits. I used red and green cherries last time I made this,
I have also used chopped dried apricots and golden raisins. Prep time
includes rising time. **For a real treat you can make extra of this
bread and use it to make a bread pudding or French toast.
Pour the milk into a medium size saucepan. Add the soft butter and
heat till the butter is melted.
Pour the milk and the melted butter into a large bowl. Check the
temperature of the milk. You want it to be between 100 and 110F.
Take the room temperature egg and break it into a small bowl. With a
fork, beat the egg and add it to the milk mixture. Add about 1 cup of
flour and mix together with a wooden spoon.
Add in the instant dry yeast and the ground cinnamon to the mixture.
Using the wooden spoon beat till well blended.
Add in the sugar and salt. Mix together. Add the rest of the flour and mix.
Place dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead the dough. Using
the palm of your hands, push the dough away with a rolling motion.
Fold the dough back toward yourself. Then give the dough a quarter
turn. Continue this sequence of pushing, folding and turning. Knead
the dough for about 6-8 minutes, adding flour as you need it. When
done, pour a little oil into a clean bowl. Place the kneaded dough
into the bowl and give it a turn to coat all sides of the dough.
Cover with plastic wrap and allow to bulk up to double its size. This
will take about 1 hour.
After the dough has doubled in bulk, pour out onto a lightly floured
surface. Flatten the dough and add the cranberries and the golden
raisins. Knead the dough till the dried fruit is evenly spread
throughout the dough.
Shape the dough into a rectangle. Cut the dough with a sharp knife
into three equal sizes. Cut each of these in half and then in half
again. You should end up with 12 equal size pieces.
Grease a 9 x 9" square pan. Roll each dough into a ball and place
them into the pan 4 down and 3 across.
Cover the dough with plastic wrap once again. Allow to double in
size. This will take about 1 hour. Place pan into a preheated 350F
oven for 25 to 30 minutes, or until a thermometer placed in the
center of the bread in the middle of the pan reads 190 - 200F. Remove
from pan.
While the bread is still hot, brush with melted butter and tap a
layer of powdered sugar over the top with a sieve or sifter. Enjoy
this wonderful bread.
Source:
"cookingclub.com"
Start to Finish Time:
"1:55"
T(coo):
"0:25"
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Per Serving (excluding unknown items): 201 Calories; 4g Fat (18.5%
calories from fat); 5g Protein; 36g Carbohydrate; 1g Dietary Fiber;
28mg Cholesterol; 223mg Sodium. Exchanges: 1 1/2 Grain(Starch); 0
Lean Meat; 1/2 Fruit; 0 Non-Fat Milk; 1/2 Fat; 1/2 Other Carbohydrates.