christmas bread

Bristow, OK
Updated on Feb 3, 2011

It's just about Christmas. This Christmas Bread recipe will be a hit at your Christmas dinner or any party. Make some copies of the recipe and give it to your guest's.

prep time 20 Min
cook time 30 Min
method Convection Oven
yield Serves 6 to 8

Ingredients

  • 1 pound frozen bread dough, thawed
  • 1/2 cup candied fruit mix
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
  • 1/4 cup mincemeat
  • GLAZE
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 4 teaspoons milk
  • 1/8 teaspoon cardamom
  • 1/8 teaspoon cinnamon

How To Make christmas bread

  • Step 1
    On a lightly floured board, pull dough out until it is 12 inches long.
  • Step 2
    Knead in the fruit, mincemeat, and the nuts into dough.
  • Step 3
    With a sharp knife cut dough into 3 ropes, 12 inches long.
  • Step 4
    Press the dough together on one end and braid on a greased cookie sheet.
  • Step 5
    Let rise in a warm place until doubled in bulk, about 1 1/2 hours.
  • Step 6
    Bake in a preheated oven at 350 degrees for 25 to 30 minutes
  • Step 7
    Cool.
  • Step 8
    Combine the sugar, milk, cardamom, and cinnamon. Spread this glaze over bread. SERVE WARM.

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Category: Sweet Breads
Culture: Polish
Ingredient: Flour

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