Christmas Bows
Source of Recipe
Judy's Recipe
Dough
2 to 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 package RapidRise Yeast
1/2 cup sour cream
1 tablespoon water
1/2 cup (1 stick) butter or margarine, softened
1 egg
Granulated sugar
Powdered sugar
Fruit Filling
1/3 cup cherry or raspberry preserves
1/4 cup dry bread crumbs
1/4 cup granulated sugar
2 tablespoons butter or margarine, softened
1/2 teaspoon pure almond extract
Directions
To make dough: In large bowl, combine 1/2 cup flour and undissolved yeast. Heat sour cream and water until very warm (120 to 130�); stir into dry ingredients. Stir in butter, egg and enough remaining flour to make soft dough. Divide dough in half; wrap each in plastic wrap. Refrigerate 2 to 24 hours.
To make filling: In small bowl, combine cherry preserves, bread crumbs, 1/4 cup sugar, butter and almond extract.
To shape: Sprinkle work surface with granulated sugar. Roll one half of dough to 18 x 8-inch rectangle. Spread half of filling lengthwise over half of dough. Fold dough, lengthwise in half, to form 18 x 4-inch rectangle; trim uneven edges, if desired. Cut crosswise into 12 (l 1/2-inch wide) strips; twist each in center to form "bow". Place on lightly greased baking sheets.
Bake at 375�F for 15 to 20 minutes or until golden brown, switching position of pans halfway through baking for more even browning. Remove from pans; cool on wire racks. Sift powdered sugar over cookies before serving.
makes 24
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