Three Kings Bread

Directions

1. 1
   Mix yeast, water and 1 tsp.
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   granulated sugar in small bowl.
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   Place 1/4 cup (4 Tbsp.)
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   butter in large bowl.
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   Warm 1/4 cup milk.
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   Add to butter in bowl; stir until melted.
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   Add 1-1/2 cups flour, remaining granulated sugar, salt, 2 eggs and yeast mixture; beat on low speed until blended.
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   Gradually add 1-1/2 cups of the remaining flour; beat 2 to 3 min.
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   or until mixture forms soft dough.
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    Knead dough on lightly floured surface 5 min.
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    Let rest 10 min.
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    Roll out to 20x6-inch rectangle.
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    Place chocolate pieces, about 3 inches apart, down center of dough rectangle; fold dough lengthwise in half.
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    Roll into 20-inch log; bring ends together to form ring.
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    Place on parchment-covered baking sheet; cover with plastic wrap.
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    Let rise in warm place 2 hours or until doubled in size.
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    Meanwhile, mix remaining butter, flour, 2 oz.
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    cream cheese, 1/2 cup powdered sugar and nuts until blended.
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    Divide into 5 pieces; roll each into 1-inch log.
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    Wrap in plastic wrap.
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    Refrigerate until ready to use.
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    Heat oven to 350F.
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    Beat remaining egg; brush over dough.
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    Top dough with nut logs; press gently into dough to secure.
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    Bake 30 to 35 min.
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    or until golden brown.
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    Cool 10 min.
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    Meanwhile, mix remaining cream cheese, milk and powdered sugar until blended.
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    Transfer bread to wire rack.
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    Drizzle with glaze; top with fruit.