Christmas Tree Bread

Name: Christmas Tree Bread
Ingredients: 2 pkg. yeast; 1/2 c. lukewarm water; 2 tsp. salt; 1/2 c. sugar; 1 1/2 c. milk, scalded and cooled; 1/2 c. melted butter; 2 eggs; 6 c. sifted flour; 1/2 tsp. cinnamon; 1/2 tsp. nutmeg; 1/2 c. raisins; 1/2 c. candied chopped cherries; 1/2 c. chopped nuts

13 ingredients

9 steps

Ingredients

2 pkg. yeast
1/2 c. lukewarm water
2 tsp. salt
1/2 c. sugar
1 1/2 c. milk, scalded and cooled
1/2 c. melted butter
2 eggs
6 c. sifted flour
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. nutmeg
1/2 c. raisins
1/2 c. candied chopped cherries
1/2 c. chopped nuts

Directions

1

Sprinkle yeast into warm water.
2

Let stand a few minutes, then stir until dissolved.
3

Add salt, sugar, cooled milk, butter, eggs and 4 cups flour.
4

Beat with spoon until well mixed.
5

Stir in remaining flour and rest of ingredients and mix well.
6

Turn out on a slightly floured board.
7

Add flour as needed to prevent sticking. Knead until smooth, about 5 minutes.
8

Place in greased bowl, cover and let rise until double in size.
9

This takes about 2 1/2 hours.