Moravian Christmas Loaf Recipe

Name: Moravian Christmas Loaf
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 pkg. active dry yeast; 1/2 c. warm water; 3 c. sifted flour; 2 tsp. salt; 2 c. milk, scalded and cooled; 1 c. milk, scalded; 1 c. butter; 1 c. sugar; 5 to 6 c. sifted flour; 1/2 lb. raisins, cut (1 1/2 c.); 1/2 lb. currants (1 1/2 c.); 1/4 lb. candied citron, chopped; 1/2 c. chopped blanched almonds

Servings: persons

2 pkg. active dry yeast
1/2 c. warm water
3 c. sifted flour
2 tsp. salt
2 c. milk, scalded and cooled
1 c. milk, scalded
1 c. butter
1 c. sugar
5 to 6 c. sifted flour
1/2 lb. raisins, cut (1 1/2 c.)
1/2 lb. currants (1 1/2 c.)
1/4 lb. candied citron, chopped
1/2 c. chopped blanched almonds

1
Soften the yeast in warm water.
2
Add the 3 cups flour and salt gradually to the 2 cups cooled milk; beat until smooth.
3
Stir in the yeast.
4
Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled.
5
Add 1 cup scalded milk to the butter and sugar; stir until butter is melted.
6
Cool to lukewarm; stir into the yeast mixture.
7
Stir in enough of the remaining flour to make a soft dough.
8
Stir in a mixture of the fruits.
9
Knead the dough on a floured surface until smooth and satiny, adding flour as needed.
10
Place in a greased bowl and grease top of dough.
11
Cover; let rise until doubled, about 2 hours.
12
Punch down dough and divide into 4 portions.
13
Shape into loaves and place in 4 greased 8 1/2 x 4 1/2 x 2 1/2-inch pans. Brush tops of loaves with melted shortening; sprinkle with almonds. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 30 minutes.
14
Bake at 375u00b0 for 35 to 40 minutes.

2056

kcal

Calories

Fat

308

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 pkg. active dry yeast, 1/2 c. warm water, 3 c. sifted flour, 2 tsp. salt, and more.

Yes, Moravian Christmas 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.

Moravian Christmas Loaf

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