Christmas Bread Ring Recipe
Ingredients
| Mix package | 1 | |
| 1/2 cup candied fruits and peels | ||
| California walnuts | 1/2 Cup (16 tbs), broken | |
| Seedless raisins | 1/4 Cup (16 tbs) | |
| Confectioners' Icing | ||
Directions
Prepare hot-roll mix according to package directions; add the candied fruits and peels, walnuts and seedless raisins.
When dough has doubled, (about 1 hour), divide in half.
Roll each half into a rope about 24 inches long.
On a greased baking sheet, twist the two ropes together to form a ring.
Cover and let rise till almost double (about 40 minutes).
Bake in moderate oven (375°) about 20 to 25 minutes, or till done.
When bread is cool, brush with Confectioners' Icing; trim with additional candied fruits and peels.
Confectioners Icing: Combine 1 cup confectioners' sugar, 1 to 1 1/2 tablespoons milk and 1/4 teaspoon vanilla; mix smooth.
When dough has doubled, (about 1 hour), divide in half.
Roll each half into a rope about 24 inches long.
On a greased baking sheet, twist the two ropes together to form a ring.
Cover and let rise till almost double (about 40 minutes).
Bake in moderate oven (375°) about 20 to 25 minutes, or till done.
When bread is cool, brush with Confectioners' Icing; trim with additional candied fruits and peels.
Confectioners Icing: Combine 1 cup confectioners' sugar, 1 to 1 1/2 tablespoons milk and 1/4 teaspoon vanilla; mix smooth.
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