Coming-Of-The-Kings Bread

1. 1

   In a large bowl, dissolve yeast from hot roll mix in 1/2 cup warm water (120u00b0 to 130u00b0).

2. 2

   Stir in mix, eggs, butter, sugar and vanilla until mixed. Cover with towel; let rise in warm place away from draft until double, about 1 hour.

3. 3

   Stir in walnuts, raisins and 1/2 cup mixed candied fruit.

4. 4

   Turn dough onto well floured surface; knead until elastic and not sticky, about 5 minutes. Shape into 20-inch long roll; join ends to form a ring.

5. 5

   Place on greased cookie sheet. Cover with towel; let rise in warm place 30 minutes.

6. 6

   Bake 30 minutes (or until golden and sounds hollow when lightly tapped with fingers) at 375u00b0.

7. 7

   Remove bread from cookie sheet to cool on rack.

8. 8

   When cool, in small bowl, combine 10x sugar and 1 tablespoon water.

9. 9

   Stir in remaining candied fruit. Use to glaze top of bread.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.