🎄✨ Yuletide Refrigerator Yeast Dough Recipe ✨🎄
Cook Time: 50 minutes
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
Description:
Indulge in the festive spirit with our Yuletide Refrigerator Yeast Dough! This delightful Christmas bread, with aromatic hints of nutmeg and cardamom, is not only a treat for the taste buds but also a joy to prepare. The dough is prepared in advance, allowing you to enjoy freshly baked goodness whenever the holiday cravings strike.
Recipe Category: Yeast Breads
Keywords: Breads, Healthy, Christmas, Oven, Refrigerator, < 4 Hours
Nutritional Information (Per Serving):
- Calories: 423.6
- Fat Content: 13.2g
- Saturated Fat Content: 6.3g
- Cholesterol Content: 54.2mg
- Sodium Content: 329.8mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 72.8g
- Fiber Content: 4.7g
- Sugar Content: 35.9g
- Protein Content: 7.5g
Servings: 12-16 slices
Yield: 1 Yuletide Refrigerator Yeast Dough
📋 Instructions:
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Lightly spoon flour into a measuring cup; level off. In a large bowl, combine 1 1/2 cups of flour, sugar, salt, nutmeg, and yeast; blend well.
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In a small saucepan, heat milk, water, and margarine to a very warm temperature (120 to 130°F).
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Add the warm liquid and eggs to the flour mixture. Blend at low speed until moistened; beat for 3 minutes at medium speed.
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By hand, stir in enough flour to make a stiff dough.
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Cover the dough tightly and refrigerate overnight. You can use this dough to create a Fanned Prune Coffee Cake, Apricot Wreath Coffee Cake, or any other holiday coffee cake.
APRICOT WREATH COFFEE CAKE:
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In a small saucepan, combine apricots and water. Cook over medium heat until water is absorbed and apricots are soft, about 20-25 minutes. Add brown sugar, orange juice, and nuts; cool.
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Grease 2 cookie sheets.
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Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface and divide it into 2 parts.
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Roll out half of the dough to an 18×12 inch rectangle and spread half of the filling.
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Starting at the 18-inch side, roll up jelly-roll style, pinching the edges to seal.
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Place seam-side-down on the prepared cookie sheet, twist into a circle, join ends, and pinch to seal.
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Make cuts about three-fourths of the way through the dough, 1 inch apart. Repeat with the remaining dough.
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Cover and let rise in a warm place until light and doubled in size, about 30-40 minutes.
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Heat the oven to 375°F and bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.
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Remove from the pan immediately and let it cool. If desired, combine powdered sugar and milk, then drizzle over the warm loaf.
FANNED PRUNE COFFEE CAKE:
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In a medium saucepan, combine prunes, sugar, and lemon juice; bring to a boil. Boil for 1 minute, stirring occasionally; cool.
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Grease 2 cookie sheets.
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Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface and divide it into 2 parts.
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Roll out half of the dough to an 18×9 inch rectangle. Spread half of the prepared filling lengthwise down two-thirds of the dough.
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Fold unspread dough over half of the spread dough. Fold again, forming 3 layers of dough and 2 layers of filling. Seal edges well.
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Place on the prepared cookie sheet. Using scissors or a sharp knife, make eight cuts, 1 inch apart, to within 1 inch of the opposite side. Separate strips slightly and twist so the filling shows.
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Repeat with the remaining dough.
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Cover and let rise in a warm place until light and doubled in size, about 30-40 minutes.
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Heat the oven to 375°F and bake for 15-25 minutes or until golden brown.
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Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine honey and margarine. Brush the mixture over the hot loaf to glaze. Serve warm.
👩🍳 Chef’s Tip:
Feel free to get creative with the fillings! Add your favorite nuts, dried fruits, or even a sprinkle of cinnamon for an extra festive touch.
Get ready to embrace the holiday spirit with the warm aroma and delicious taste of our Yuletide Refrigerator Yeast Dough. Happy baking! 🎅🍞
