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Post by marlaoh on Feb 29, 2004 9:47:04 GMT -6
Honey Apricot Cinnamon Braid 3 cups (to 3 1/2 cups) all-purpose flour 1 package fast rising yeast 1 tsp ground cinnamon 1 tsp salt 1/2 cup milk 1/4 cup honey 1/4 cup water 3 Tbs butter 1 large egg 1/2 cup finely chopped dried apricots honey for glaze 1 In large bowl, combine 2 cups flour, undissolved yeast, cinnamon and salt. Heat milk, 1/4 cup honey, water and butter until very warm (120° to 130°F); stir into dry ingredients. Stir in egg and enough remaining flour to make soft dough. 2 Knead on lightly floured surface until smooth and elastic, about 6 to 8 minutes. Cover; let rest 10 minutes. Knead in apricots. 3 Divide dough into 3 equal pieces; roll to 12-inch ropes. Braid ropes; pinch ends to seal. Place on large greased baking sheet. Cover; let rise in warm, draft-free place until doubled in size, about 40 to 60 minutes. 4 Bake at 350 °F for 25 to 30 minutes or until done. Remove from oven; brush top of loaf with honey. Remove from sheet; cool on wire rack. Bread Machine Variation 1 (all-size machines): Measure 3 cups all-purpose flour and other ingredients into bread machine pan as suggested by manufacturer. Process on dough/manual cycle. When complete, remove dough to floured surface; knead in additional flour if necessary to make dough easy to handle. Shape dough and proceed as directed. Servings: 12
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