Vanocka (Christmas Braid)
Ingredients
- 1 cake compressed yeast
- 1/4 cup warm water
- 2 cup scalded milk
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/3 cup butter
- 1 egg, beaten
- 2 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup almonds
- 1/2 cup white or dark raisins
- 1/2 cup mixed candied fruit
- 5 1/2 cup flour
- 1 egg, beaten
- 1 teaspoon water
Directions
- Dissolve yeast in warm water.
- Cream sugar and butter.
- Add beaten egg and salt.
- Stir in cooled milk and yeast.
- Add 2 cups flour.
- Beat until smooth.
- Let rise about 1/2 hour.
- Add nuts, and fruit, and mix well.
- Add rest of flour to make a soft dough.
- Knead until smooth.
- Place in bowl and let rise until double in bulk.
- Divide dough into 5 elongated strips.
- Braid 3 strips and place on greased pan.
- Twist the remaining 2 strips and place on the top of the braid.
- Pinch the ends together.
- Brush with beaten egg and water.
- Let rise 45 minutes.
- Bake 45 minutes in 350f oven.
- May be iced with confectioners' sugar icing.
Other Information
Author: Clarkson Woman's Club
Source: Old Czech Recipes for Today's Kitchens (1920-01-01)
Category: Bread
Ingredients: yeast, water, milk, sugar, butter, egg, salt, almond, raisin, candied fruit, flour
Equipment: measuring cups, measuring spoons, bowl, egg beater, knife, oven
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