Holiday Ribbon Loaf Recipe

Name: Holiday Ribbon Loaf
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast; 1/4 cup warm water (110u00b0 to 115u00b0); 3-1/2 to 4 cups all-purpose flour, divided; 1/4 cup sugar; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 cup milk; 2 eggs; 3 tablespoons butter, divided; 1/2 cup raisins; 1 cup red or green candied cherries, halved, option; Heavy-duty aluminum foil and 1-1/2-inch-wide ribbon

Servings: persons

1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast
1/4 cup warm water (110u00b0 to 115u00b0)
3-1/2 to 4 cups all-purpose flour, divided
1/4 cup sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup milk
2 eggs
3 tablespoons butter, divided
1/2 cup raisins
1 cup red or green candied cherries, halved, option
Heavy-duty aluminum foil and 1-1/2-inch-wide ribbon

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Dissolve yeast in warm water; set aside. In a bowl, combine 1 cup flour, sugar and salt. Add milk, eggs, 2 tablespoons butter and yeast mixture. Beat on low speed until mixed; beat on medium for 3 minutes. Stir in raisins, cherries if desired and enough of the remaining flour to form a soft dough.
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Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1-1/2 hours. Punch dough down; let rest 10 minutes. Shape into an 8x5-in. rectangle. Fold foil into a 20x1-1/2-in. strip and a 15x1-1/2-in. strip. Grease strips; place on a greased
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in the shape of a cross. Center dough over strips. Melt remaining butter and brush over dough. Wrap strips loosely around dough, overlapping edges 1 in. and securing with a paper clip. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 30 minutes.
4
Bake at 350u00b0 for 35-40 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on a wire rack. Remove foil strips and replace with ribbon; tie ribbon into a bow.

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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 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast, 1/4 cup warm water (110u00b0 to 115u00b0), 3-1/2 to 4 cups all-purpose flour, divided, 1/4 cup sugar, and more.

Yes, Holiday Ribbon Loaf falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Holiday Ribbon Loaf

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