| CATEGORY | CUISINE | TAG | YIELD | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dairy, Eggs, Fruits, Grains, Vegetables | 1 | Servings | ||
INGREDIENTS
| 3 | c | All-purpose flour; (divided use) (up to 3-1/2) |
| 1/4 | c | Granulated sugar |
| 1 | pk | Active dry yeast |
| 1 | ts | Salt |
| 2/3 | c | Warm milk |
| 2 | tb | Softened butter or margarine |
| 2 | Eggs | |
| 1/2 | c | Chopped mixed candied fruit |
| 1/4 | c | Chopped blanched almonds |
| 1/2 | ts | Aniseed |
| 5 | Uncooked eggs | |
| Non-toxic egg coloring | ||
| Vegetable oil |
INSTRUCTIONS
To decorate this pretty Easter crown, you will need 5 colored eggs but they must be UNCOOKED. Be sure to use non-toxic dyes as you color them. In a large mixing bowl, combine 1 cup flour, sugar, yeast, and salt. Add the milk and butter and beat with an electric mixer for 2 minutes on medium. Add the eggs and 1/2 cup flour and beat on high for 2 minutes. Stir in the fruit, nuts, and aniseed, mixing well. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough. Turn out onto a lightly floured surface and knead until smooth and elastic (about 6 to 8 minutes). Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease the top. Cover with a damp cloth or plastic wrap and let rise in a warm place until doubled in size (about 1 hour). Meanwhile, color 5 eggs (leave them uncooked) with non-toxic dyes. When dry, lightly rub them with vegetable oil. Punch down the risen dough. Divide in half. Roll each half into a 24-inch rope. On a greased baking sheet, loosely twist the two ropes together. Form into a ring and pinch the ends together. Gently split the ropes and tuck the 5 colored uncooked eggs into the openings. Cover and let rise again until doubled (about 30 minutes). Bake in a 350-degree F. oven for 30 to 35 minutes or until a golden brown. Remove from the baking sheet and cool on a wire rack. Posted to recipelu-digest by LSHW <shusky@erols.com> on Mar 23, 1998
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