Annie's Bread Recipe

Directions

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   Combine yeast, 1 Tbsp.
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   sugar in 1 c. of lukewarm water.
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   Let stand till the mix gets foamy.
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   Add in 1/2 c. lowfat milk and 1 c. flour.
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   Mix well, so dough resembles pancake batter.
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   Cover and leave in hot place to rise, about 40 min.
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   Add in the Large eggs, salt, vanilla extract, melted butter, and sugar.
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   Mix well.
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   Add in 2-1/2 to 3 c. more of flour to mix, making it quite heavy.
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    Mix well and knead till smooth.
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    Let rise.
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    Make cheese topping.
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    Mix together the dry cottage cheese, 1/2 c. sugar, 2 Tbsp.
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    flour the salt and 1 egg.
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    Mix well.
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    After dough rises, put into a greased pan and top with cottage cheese mix.
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    Let rise 30 min.
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    Before placing in oven, brush the top of the cheese mix with the remaining beaten egg.
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    Bake at 350 degrees for about 1 hour.
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    Mary Says: This is a*must* on Christmas Eve.
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    It is delicious and beautiful, as well.
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    Serving Ideas : Great as a breakfast bread or possibly as a dessert.
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    NOTES : I have simplified this recipe by using a food processor.
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    I proof the year with the sugar and lukewarm water.
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    Then I add in all the other bread ingredients to the workbowl with the yeast mix.
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    I process till well mixed, adding flour till the dough forms a ball and cleans the sides of the workbowl.
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    I then let it rise in a bowl, punch down and form into a loaf, then place it in a greased pan.
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    Add in the cheese topping and proceed to the end of the recipe.