Christmas Bread

Directions

1. 1
   Dissolve yeast in water.
2. 2
   Add evaporated milk, sugar, shortening, salt and 2 cups flour.
3. 3
   Beat until smooth.
4. 4
   Stir in fruit and enough remaining flour to form a soft dough.
5. 5
   Do not knead.
6. 6
   Place in greased bowl, turning once to grease top.
7. 7
   Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled in size, about 1 1/4 hours.
8. 8
   Punch down.
9. 9
   Turn onto a floured surface; knead 3 to 4 minutes.
10. 10
    Pat evenly into a greased 10-inch tube pan.
11. 11
    Cover and let rise in a warm place until nearly double in size, about 45 minutes.
12. 12
    Bake at 375° for 30 to 35 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from pan to cool on a wire rack.
13. 13
    Combine confectioners sugar,
14. 14
    milk and vanilla; drizzle over bread.
15. 15
    Garnish with candied fruit, if desired.
16. 16
    Servings: 1.