Kris Kringle Star Bread

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   In a small bowl, combine filling ingredients; set aside. In a small bowl, dissolve yeast in water. In a large bowl, combine the butter, sugar, eggs, salt, yeast mixture and 2 cups flour; beat until smooth. Stir in enough 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 the top. Cover with plastic wrap and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour.

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   Punch dough down. Divide in half; roll each half into a 14-in. circle. Transfer to two greased

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   . Cut five 4-in.-long slits into each circle equal distance apart. Set aside half of filling for garnish; spoon remaining filling into the center of each section.

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   Fold the two outer edges of each section over each other to enclose filling, forming star points. Pinch edges together to seal. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 30 minutes. Bake at 350u00b0 for 25 minutes or until golden brown. Drizzle with confectioners' sugar icing. Spoon reserved filling into the centers.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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