Christmas Bread Recipe

Name: Christmas Bread
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: General
Ingredients: 2 c. milk; 1 yeast cake; 1/4 c. lukewarm water; 1 Tbsp. sugar; 6 c. flour; 1/2 c. shortening; 3/4 c. sugar; 1 tsp. salt; 2 eggs; 1 c. candied fruit; 2 c. raisins; 3/4 c. nuts; 1 1/2 tsp. grated lemon rind

Servings: persons

2 c. milk
1 yeast cake
1/4 c. lukewarm water
1 Tbsp. sugar
6 c. flour
1/2 c. shortening
3/4 c. sugar
1 tsp. salt
2 eggs
1 c. candied fruit
2 c. raisins
3/4 c. nuts
1 1/2 tsp. grated lemon rind

1
Scald milk, then cool.
2
Dissolve yeast cake in water and add to cooled milk.
3
Add sugar and 3 cups of the flour.
4
Beat well and let rise in warm place until double in bulk and light and bubbly (about 1 hour).
5
Cream together shortening, sugar, salt and eggs and beat well.
6
Put two mixtures together and mix well.
7
Add remaining flour, chopped nuts and finely cut fruits mixed together.
8
Mix well and brush with melted shortening.
9
Let rise in warm place until double in bulk (about 2 hours).
10
Shape into buns, rings or loaves and place in greased pans.
11
Let rise until double in size (about 1 hour).
12
Bake 1 hour at 350u00b0.
13
Frost with thin powdered sugar frosting while still warm.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 c. milk, 1 yeast cake, 1/4 c. lukewarm water, 1 Tbsp. sugar, and more.

Yes, Christmas Bread falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

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