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George Washington Birthday Bread




Source of Recipe


Bread World


Recipe Introduction


Strips of Dough, Laced with Vanilla and Sandwiched
Around Layer of Cherry Preserves
Ideal for Office Party or Social, or Collaboration With Kids


List of Ingredients




2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 cup sugar
1 envelope Fleischmann's Yeast
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup water
1/4 cup milk
2 tablespoons butter or margarine
1 large egg
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup cherry preserves
Egg Glaze (recipe follows)Almond Glaze (recipe follows)
1/4 cup sliced almonds
Red and/or green glacé cherries, quartered


Recipe



In a large bowl, combine 3/4 cup flour, sugar, undissolved yeast, and salt. Heat water, milk, and butter until very warm (120o to 130oF). Gradually add to dry ingredients. Beat 2 minutes at medium speed of electric mixer, scraping bowl occasionally. Add egg, vanilla, and 1 cup flour. Beat 2 minutes at high speed. Stir in enough remaining flour to make a soft dough. Knead on lightly floured surface until smooth and elastic, about 8 to 10 minutes. Cover; let rest 10 minutes.

Cut 1/4 portion from dough; shape into a trunk of a tree. Place on bottom center of a large baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Roll remaining dough to 12 x 12-inch square. Spread cherry preserves evenly over dough to within 1/2-inch of edges. Fold dough in half; do not seal ends. Cut into 12 (1-inch) strips; twist each strip 3 to 4 times. Attach folded ends of strips to the top of trunk, forming a semi-circle. Split unsealed ends of each twist with a knife. Cover; let rise in warm, draft-free place until doubled in size, about 45 minutes. Brush with Egg Glaze.

Bake at 350°F for 20 minutes or until done. Remove from sheet; cool on wire rack. Drizzle with Almond Glaze; decorate with red and/or green glacé cherries and sliced almonds.

Egg Glaze: In a small bowl, combine 1 egg white and 1 tablespoon water. Stir to blend well.

Almond Glaze: Combine 1/2 cup powdered sugar, sifted and 2 to 3 teaspoons milk. Add 1/2 teaspoon almond extract. Stir until smooth.


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