christmas tree coffee cake

How To Make christmas tree coffee cake

• 1

  Soften yeast in lukewarm water. (Use warm water for dry yeast.)
• 2

  Pour scalded milk over sugar, salt and butter.
• 3

  Cool to lukewarm.
• 4

  Stir in 1 cup flour and eggs.
• 5

  Add softened yeast and oats.
• 6

  Combine 1/4 cup flour and candied fruits; stir to coat fruits evenly with flour.
• 7

  Add to dough; mix well.
• 8

  Stir in enough more flour to make a soft dough.
• 9

  Turn out on lightly floured board or canvas; knead until smooth and satiny, about 10 minutes.
• 10

  Round dough into ball; place in greased bowl; brush lightly with melted shortening.
• 11

  Cover and let rise in warm place until double in size, about 1 hour.
• 12

  Punch dough down; cover; let rest 10 minutes.
• 13

  Divide dough in half.
• 14

  From one half, pinch off 17 pieces of dough; shape to form balls.
• 15

  Arrange balls in the shape of a Christmas tree on greased cookie sheet.
• 16

  Brush lightly with melted butter.
• 17

  Repeat with other half of dough.
• 18

  Cover; let rise in warm place until nearly double in size, about 1 hour.
• 19

  Bake at 375 for about 20 minutes.
• 20

  Decorate with confectioners\' sugar frosting and candied citron.
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