"This holiday sweet bread is great for gifting, or for sharing at a festive breakfast or brunch. Its subtle orange flavor; soft, tender crumb, and surprise sweet fruit and nut filling are sure to please gift recipients and guests alike...."
INGREDIENTS
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1 cup King Arthur Unbleached All-Purpose Flour
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1/2 cup cool water
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1/8 teaspoon instant yeast
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2 1/4 cups King Arthur Unbleached All-Purpose Flour
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1 1/4 teaspoons salt
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2 teaspoons SAF Gold instant yeast*
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1/3 cup granulated sugar
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1/4 cup (4 tablespoons) soft unsalted butter
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2 large eggs
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1 large egg yolk, white reserved
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1/4 teaspoon Fiori di Sicilia flavor*
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grated peel of 1 large orange
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*See "tips," below.
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3/4 cup dried cranberries
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3/4 cup walnuts
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1/2 cup Sticky Bun Sugar*
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*See "tips," below.
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pearl sugar or sparkling sugar, for decorating