FINNISH EASTER BREAD
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List of Ingredients
2� to 3 cups all purpose flour
2 pkgs. Red Star Instant Blend Dry Yeast
2 tbsp. sugar
� tsp. salt
� cup warm water
3 eggs, separated
� cup soft butter or margarine
1 tsp. grated lemon peel
1 tsp. grated orange peel
� cup raisins
� cup finely chopped almonds
� cup sugar
In large mixer bowl, combine 1 cup flour, yeast, 2 tbsp. sugar and salt; mix well. Add warm water (120-130�F), egg yolks and butter. Blend at low speed until moistened; beat 3 minutes at medium speed. By hand, stir in fruit peel, raisins and almonds. Beat egg whites until stiff; gradually add � cup sugar. Fold whites into flour mixture; then, gradually add enough remaining flour to form a soft dough. Knead on well floured surface until smooth; place in greased bowl, turning to grease top. Cover; let rise in warm place until light, about 1� hours.
Punch down dough; shape into a loaf and place in greased 9 x 5 inch loaf pan. Make a lengthwise slash, � inch deep down center of loaf. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 45 minutes. Bake at 350� for 35 to 40 minutes until golden brown. Remove from pan and cool on rack.
To Serve as Dessert: In small mixer bowl, blend 1 pkg. (8 oz.) cream cheese, softened, 2 tbsp. milk, � tsp. vanilla and 1/8 tsp. salt. Beat until smooth. Gradually add 2 cups powdered sugar. Beat until well combined. Spoon over slices of warm or cool bread.
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