Cheddar-Apple Vanocka

Name: Cheddar-Apple Vanocka
Ingredients: 8 to 9 cups all-purpose flour, divided; 3/4 cup sugar; 2 teaspoons salt; 1 (1/4-ounce) envelope active dry yeast; 2 1/2 cups hot water (120° to 130°); 1/4 teaspoon saffron threads, crumbled; 1/2 cup shortening; 1 large egg, beaten; 1 large egg, lightly beaten; 1/2 cup apple jelly, melted; 1/4 cup powdered sugar

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Ingredients

8 to 9 cups all-purpose flour, divided
3/4 cup sugar
2 teaspoons salt
1 (1/4-ounce) envelope active dry yeast
2 1/2 cups hot water (120° to 130°)
1/4 teaspoon saffron threads, crumbled
1/2 cup shortening
1 large egg, beaten
1 large egg, lightly beaten
1/2 cup apple jelly, melted
1/4 cup powdered sugar

Directions

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["Combine 3 cups all-purpose flour, sugar, salt, and yeast in a large mixing bowl; stir well. Combine water, saffron, and shortening; heat in a saucepan until mixture reaches 120\u00b0 (shortening does not need to melt completely).", "Add liquid mixture to flour mixture, beating well at medium speed with a heavy-duty mixer using the paddle attachment. Add 1 egg and 1 cup flour. Beat at low speed 1 minute; then beat at medium-high speed for 3 minutes. Stir in enough remaining flour to make a soft dough.", "Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface, and knead until smooth and elastic (about 10 minutes). Shape dough into a ball; place in a well-greased bowl, turning to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place (85\u00b0), free from drafts, 45 minutes or until doubled in bulk.", "Punch dough down, and divide in half. Set half of dough aside. (Cover to prevent drying.)", "Divide remaining half of dough into 4 equal portions. Combine 3 portions; knead 2 or 3 times on a lightly floured surface. Cover and set aside remaining portion of dough. Roll larger portion into a 13\" x 10\"" rectangle; transfer to a lightly greased baking sheet.""