Recipes from around the world – Volume 2 - 2x2successteam.com

1/2 c butter,Unsalted
1/4 c water
2 eggs
Recipes from around the world – Volume 2
1 c mixed candied fruit,Chopped
1/2 c raisins
1/2 c choped walnuts
Combine 1 cup of the flour, the sugar, yeast, salt, cinnamon,
cardamom, and nutmeg in a mixing bowl. Place the milk, butter, and
water in a saucepan and heat over low heat until warm (120-130
degrees) stirring until the butter melts. Gradually add the warm
milk mixture to the flour. Beat until smooth, about 2 minutes. Add
the eggs, and 1 cup flour and beat 2 minutes longer. Add the candied
fruit, raisins, and walnuts. Stir in as much of the remaining flour
as possible. Place dough on a lightly floured surface and knead in
remaining flour. Knead for 10 minutes, until dough is smooth and
elastic. Place dough in greased bowl, cover, and let rise about 1 1/2
hours or until double in bulk. Punch dough down and divide in half.
Knead each piece for 1-2 minutes. Cover and let rest 10 minutes.
Roll each out to an 11 x 7-inch oval. Fold over in half. Place on
greased cookie sheets, cover, and let rise about 45 minutes. Bake in
a preheated 375 oven 25-30 minutes.
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