Italian Christmas Bread
Italian Christmas Bread is an moderately easy dinner. Made with 1 1/4 c. warm water (105~ to 115~), 1 pkg. active dry yeast, 1 tbsp. honey, 3/8 tsp. liquid artificial sweetener or 1 tbsp. sugar and 2 tsp. salt, this recipe delivers authentic, satisfying flavors. A comforting dish that warms the soul.
π Recipe adapted from RecipeNLG-Full
In bowl of electric mixer dissolve yeast in water.
Add honey, sweetener, salt, butter and half the flour.
Beat for 2 minutes at medium speed on mixer or 300 strokes by hand.
Add remaining flour to fruit and nuts and add to yeast mixture along with the anise and vanilla.
Blend well.
Cover and let rise in warm place until double in bulk.
Stir down batter.
Spread in 2 well buttered 1 pound coffee cans.
Let rise until batter reaches 3/4 inch from top.
Bake in a preheated oven at 375Β° for about 40 minutes.
Cool on a rack.
Yields 12 slices per loaf, 80 calories per slice using sweetener (82 calories using sugar).
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