christmas tree coffee cake

How To Make christmas tree coffee cake

• Step 1
  Soften yeast in lukewarm water. (Use warm water for dry yeast.)
• Step 2
  Pour scalded milk over sugar, salt and butter.
• Step 3
  Cool to lukewarm.
• Step 4
  Stir in 1 cup flour and eggs.
• Step 5
  Add softened yeast and oats.
• Step 6
  Combine 1/4 cup flour and candied fruits; stir to coat fruits evenly with flour.
• Step 7
  Add to dough; mix well.
• Step 8
  Stir in enough more flour to make a soft dough.
• Step 9
  Turn out on lightly floured board or canvas; knead until smooth and satiny, about 10 minutes.
• Step 10
  Round dough into ball; place in greased bowl; brush lightly with melted shortening.
• Step 11
  Cover and let rise in warm place until double in size, about 1 hour.
• Step 12
  Punch dough down; cover; let rest 10 minutes.
• Step 13
  Divide dough in half.
• Step 14
  From one half, pinch off 17 pieces of dough; shape to form balls.
• Step 15
  Arrange balls in the shape of a Christmas tree on greased cookie sheet.
• Step 16
  Brush lightly with melted butter.
• Step 17
  Repeat with other half of dough.
• Step 18
  Cover; let rise in warm place until nearly double in size, about 1 hour.
• Step 19
  Bake at 375 for about 20 minutes.
• Step 20
  Decorate with confectioners\' sugar frosting and candied citron.
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