Christmas Tree Bread Recipe

Name: Christmas Tree Bread
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: General
Ingredients: 2 pkg. yeast; 1/2 c. lukewarm water; 2 tsp. salt; 1/2 c. sugar; 1 1/2 c. milk, scalded and cooled; 1/2 c. melted butter; 2 eggs; 6 c. sifted flour; 1/2 tsp. cinnamon; 1/2 tsp. nutmeg; 1/2 c. raisins; 1/2 c. candied chopped cherries; 1/2 c. chopped nuts

Servings: persons

2 pkg. yeast
1/2 c. lukewarm water
2 tsp. salt
1/2 c. sugar
1 1/2 c. milk, scalded and cooled
1/2 c. melted butter
2 eggs
6 c. sifted flour
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. nutmeg
1/2 c. raisins
1/2 c. candied chopped cherries
1/2 c. chopped nuts

1
Sprinkle yeast into warm water.
2
Let stand a few minutes, then stir until dissolved.
3
Add salt, sugar, cooled milk, butter, eggs and 4 cups flour.
4
Beat with spoon until well mixed.
5
Stir in remaining flour and rest of ingredients and mix well.
6
Turn out on a slightly floured board.
7
Add flour as needed to prevent sticking. Knead until smooth, about 5 minutes.
8
Place in greased bowl, cover and let rise until double in size.
9
This takes about 2 1/2 hours.

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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 pkg. yeast, 1/2 c. lukewarm water, 2 tsp. salt, 1/2 c. sugar, and more.

Yes, Christmas Tree 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.

Christmas Tree Bread

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