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Combine yeast and water in a small bowl, stirring until dissolved and set aside.
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In a large mixing bowl, combine the milk, sugar and butter stirring until dissolved.
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Add the salt, grated rind, eggs, orange flower water and yeast mixture and blend thoroughly.
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Beat in 3 cups of flour to make a smooth batter.
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Add the raisins pecans and sufficient flour to make a soft dough.
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Turn on a floured board and knead 8 minutes or until smooth.
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Round into a ball and place in a warm buttered bow, turning to coat top.
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Cover loosely with plastic wrap and towel and let rise until doubled.
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9
The coffee cake may be formed in two different shapes; free form round loaves or molded rings.
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Punch down the dough and divide in half.
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Knead the bean or beans (which will bring good luck to the person or persons who receive the slice) into one or both halves.
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Round into loaves and place on a buttered baking sheet.
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Cover and let rise until doubled about 1 hour.
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Preheat the oven to 375F (190C) bake the loaves 55 minutes.
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Let loaves cool on wire racks and frost with confectioners' icing while warm.
