International Holiday Breads

Bake extra to give as gifts to your friends & relatives!

RASPBERRY BRAID

 

American

Dough Recipe

Canadian

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1-1/4 cups

milk

1-1/4 cups

 

 

1

egg, beaten

1

 

 

2 tbsp.

butter

2 tbsp.

 

 

1/4 cup

sugar

1/4 cup

 

 

3/4 tsp.

salt

3/4 tsp.

 

 

3-3/4 cups

white flour*

3-2/3 cups

 

 

1-1/4 tsp.

yeast

1-1/4 tsp.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

FILLING:

 

 

 

1/2 cup

raspberry jam

1/2 cup

 

 

2 tbsp.

butter, melted - cooled

2 tbsp.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

TOPPING:

 

 

 

2 tbsp.

butter, soft

2 tbsp.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1/3 cup

white flour*

1/3 cup

 

 

2 tbsp.

brown sugar

2 tbsp.

 

 

1/4 tsp.

nutmeg

1/4 tsp.

 

1.Measure first 7 ingredients in the order listed into Baking Pan.

2.Insert Baking Pan into oven chamber,twist to secure.Close lid.

3.Select: Dough/Pasta Setting.

4.Press Start - There will be a 25-minute preheat delay before mixing begins.

5.When cycle is complete, remove dough from machine to a lightly floured surface. Divide dough in half. Roll each half into a 14” x 9” (36 cm x 23 cm) rectangle. Spread with 1/4 cup raspberry jam lengthwise down center third of rectangle. Make diagonal cuts from outer edges one inch (2.54 cm) apart and three inches (8 cm) long.

Fold alternate strips of dough over filling. Place on greased baking sheet. Brush with melted, cooled butter. Cover & let rise 30 minutes or until double in volume. Sprinkle half of butter, sugar and flour mixture over each dough braid. Repeat with second half of dough.

(See diagram below)

6.Bake at 350o F (177o C) for 30-35 minutes. Yield: Makes

2 braids.

HOT CROSS BUNS

American

Dough Recipe

Canadian

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1-1/3 cups

milk

1-1/3 cups

 

1

egg, beaten

1

 

1/4 cup

butter

1/4 cup

 

1/3 cup

sugar

1/3 cup

 

1-1/4 tsp.

salt

1-1/4 tsp.

 

4 cups

white flour*

3-3/4 cups

 

1-1/4 tsp.

cinnamon

1-1/4 tsp.

 

1/2 tsp.

ground cloves

1/2 tsp.

 

1/4 tsp.

nutmeg

1/4 tsp.

 

1-1/4 tsp.

yeast

1-1/4 tsp.

 

 

 

 

 

 

ADD INGREDIENTS:

 

 

3/4 cup

raisins

3/4 cup

 

 

 

 

 

 

GLAZE:

 

 

3/4 cup

icing sugar

3/4 cup

 

 

 

 

 

1 tbsp.

milk

1 tbsp.

 

1/4 tsp.

almond flavoring

1/4 tsp.

 

1.Measure first 10 ingredients in the order listed into Baking Pan.

2.Insert Baking Pan into oven chamber,twist to secure. Close lid.

3.Select: Dough/Pasta Setting.

4.Press Start - There will be a 25-minute preheat delay before mixing begins.

5.Add raisins when“Add Ingredient”signal beeps

6.When cycle is complete, remove dough from machine to a lightly floured surface. If necessary, knead in enough flour to make dough easy to handle. Divide dough into 18 pieces. Shape each piece into a round, slightly flattened bun. Place 2 inches (5 cm) apart on greased baking sheets. Cover and let rise 30 minutes or until double in volume.

7.Combine 1 slightly beaten egg with 1 tablespoon of water and brush on buns. With sharp knife, make two cuts 1/4 inch (.64 cm) deep on top of each bun to form a cross.

Bake at 350o F (177o C) for 15 to 18 minutes. Remove from oven and immediately drizzle cross with glaze. Yield : Makes 18 buns.

Candied pineapple & a half teaspoon of finely grated lemon peel would give the hot cross buns an interesting flavor.

* In U.S., use Bread Flour; in Canada, use either Bread Flour or All-Purpose Flour.

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Black & Decker B1650 International Holiday Breads, Bake extra to give as gifts to your friends & relatives, HOT Cross Buns
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