Christmas Bread Towers Recipe

Name: Christmas Bread Towers
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup warm water; 2 (1/4 ounce) envelopes dry yeast; 6 cups all-purpose flour; ½ cup butter, softened; 1 cup crunchy peanut butter; ¾ cup sugar; 1 teaspoon salt; 4 eggs; 1 egg, separated; 1 cup light raisins; ⅓ cup chopped candied cherry

Servings: persons

1 cup warm water
2 (1/4 ounce) envelopes dry yeast
6 cups all-purpose flour
½ cup butter, softened
1 cup crunchy peanut butter
¾ cup sugar
1 teaspoon salt
4 eggs
1 egg, separated
1 cup light raisins
⅓ cup chopped candied cherry

1
Sprinkle the yeast over warm water in a large mixing bowl; stir until dissolved.
2
Add 3 cups of flour, butter, peanut butter, sugar, 4 eggs and 1 egg yolk.
3
Blend together on low speed with an electric mixer until smooth.
4
Beat on medium speed for 2 minutes.
5
Add remaining flour and fruit; beat with a wooden spoon.
6
Turn onto a floured board; knead until smooth.
7
Place in a lightly greased bowl and turn to grease surface.
8
Cover and let rise in a warm place until double in size, about 2 hours.
9
Punch down; knead until smooth.
10
Divide into thirds.
11
Place into 3 greased and floured 1-pound coffee cans.
12
Let rise until double in bulk, about 30-45 minutes.
13
Bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes.
14
Brush with reserved egg white; sprinkle with additional sugar.
15
Bake for 45 minutes longer or until bread tests done.
16
Remove the bread from the can and cool.
17
Wipe the cans and prepare with Christmas paper if desired or place the loaves in festive plastic wrap and tie with a Christmas ribbon.

1535

kcal

Calories

Fat

188

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup warm water, 2 (1/4 ounce) envelopes dry yeast, 6 cups all-purpose flour, ½ cup butter, softened, and more.

Yes, Christmas Bread Towers 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.

Christmas Bread Towers

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