mardi 16 novembre 2021

Stollen bread (Holiday menus for the family)

 


2 coffee cakes (12 slices each)

  • 3½ cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup sugar
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon quick-acting yeast
  • ¾ cup warm water
  • ½ cup margarine or butter, softened
  • 3 eggs
  • 1 egg, separated 
  • ½ cup chopped blanched almonds
  • ¼ cup chopped citron
  • ¼ cup chopped candied cherries
  • ¼ cup raisins
  • 1 tablespoon grated lemon peel
  • Margarine or butter, softened
  • 1 tablespoon water
  • Creamy frosting (recipe below)
  1. Mix 1¾ cup flour, the sugar, salt and yeast in large bowl ; add water, ½ cup margarine, the eggs and egg yolk.
  2. Beat on low speed 1 minute, scraping bowl frequently ; beat on medium speed 10 minutes, scraping bowl frequently.
  3. Stir in remaining flour, the almonds, citron, candied cherries, raisins and lemon peel ; scrape batter from side of bowl.
  4. Cover and let rise in warm place 1½ to 2 hours until double ; dough is ready if indentation remains when touched.
  5. Stir down batter by beating about 25 strokes ; cover tightly and refrigerate at least 8 hours.
  6. Grease cookie sheet.
  7. Turn dough onto floured surface ; gently roll in flour to coat and divide in half.
  8. Press each half into oval, 10 x 7 inches ; spread with margarine.
  9. Fold lengthwise in half ; press only folded edge firmly and place on cookie sheet.
  10. Beat egg white and 1 tablespoon water ; brush over dough.
  11. Cover and let rise 45 to 60 minutes until double.
  12. Heat oven to 375F.
  13. Bake 20 to 25 minutes until golden brown ; cool 15 minutes.
  14. Drizzle Creamy frosting over warm coffee cakes ; serve warm or cool.
Creamy Frosting
  • 1½ cups powdered sugar
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla
  • 2 to 3 tablespoons water
  1. Mix all ingredients until of drizzling consistency.
Cook tip : Measure all ingredients before you begin, and place them on a tray in order of use.

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