Three Kings Bread

Directions

1. 1
   Combine yeast, warm water, 2 Tbsp.
2. 2
   flour and 1 tsp.
3. 3
   granulated sugar in large mixer bowl.
4. 4
   Let stand 10 min.
5. 5
   Add 3-1/2 cups flour, remaining granulated sugar and salt; beat on low speed with mixer until blended.
6. 6
   Add 2 whole eggs, egg yolks and cream cheese; mix well.
7. 7
   Gradually add condensed milk, beating on low speed until mixture is well blended and forms soft dough.
8. 8
   Add yeast mixture; beat 3 to 5 min.
9. 9
   or until dough forms ball.
10. 10
    Knead dough on lightly floured surface until smooth and elastic; shape into ball.
11. 11
    Place in greased bowl; turn.
12. 12
    Cover bowl tightly with plastic wrap.
13. 13
    Let dough rise in warm place 1 to 2 hours or until doubled in size.
14. 14
    Punch down dough; divide into 3 equal pieces.
15. 15
    Place on lightly floured surface.
16. 16
    Roll out dough, 1 piece at a time, to 12x8-inch rectangle.
17. 17
    Break chocolate into 6 equal pieces.
18. 18
    Place 2 pieces, 4 inches apart, on center of one rectangle; fold lengthwise in half, then roll into 18-inch log.
19. 19
    Bring ends of log together to form ring; place on parchment-covered baking sheet.
20. 20
    Cover with plastic wrap.
21. 21
    Repeat with remaining dough.
22. 22
    Let rise in warm place 1 hour or until doubled in volume.
23. 23
    Meanwhile, mix butter, 1/2 cup flour, powdered sugar and nuts until blended.
24. 24
    Divide into 12 equal pieces; roll each to 1-inch log.
25. 25
    Refrigerate until ready to use.
26. 26
    Heat oven to 350F.
27. 27
    Whisk remaining egg; brush over dough.
28. 28
    Place 4 (1-inch) pieces of nut topping, 2 inches apart, on top of each loaf.
29. 29
    Bake 20 min.
30. 30
    Carefully remove bread from oven; brush with remaining beaten egg.
31. 31
    Top with dried fruit.
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    Bake 5 min.