Maple-Glazed Breakfast Bread

Directions

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   TO MAKE THE BREAD:
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   In a medium saucepan over low heat, melt the butter.
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   Add the milk and cook until the temperature measured with an instant-read or candy thermometer reaches 110F.
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   Remove from the heat.
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   Pour the heated milk into the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment.
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   Sprinkle the yeast over the milk.
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   Stir and let stand for 5 minutes.
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   Add the eggs to the bowl and beat on low speed until blended.
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   Add the flour, maple syrup, baking soda, and salt and beat on low speed until well blended (the batter will be slightly stiff).
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    Remove the bowl from the mixer.
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    Add the Cheddar cheese, bacon, and chives to the batter.
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    Knead the dough with your hands for 2 to 3 minutes and form a loaf.
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    Press the loaf into a greased 9 x 5-inch loaf pan.
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    Cover and let rise in a warm place for 40 to 45 minutes, until doubled in size.
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    Preheat the oven to 375F.
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    Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, until golden brown.
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    Turn the loaf out onto a wire rack and allow to cool to room temperature.
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    TO MAKE THE GLAZE:
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    In a small bowl, combine the confectioners sugar and syrup and mix until smooth.
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    Pour the glaze over the cooled loaf.
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    Slice and serve.