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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 1990-11-21, Page 37Almond filled braids with an almond topping make a scrumptious coffee cake. SWEET ALMOND BRAID 3 cups all-purpose flour 750 ml 1 envelope Instant Yeast 1 112 tsp. salt 2 ml 3/4 cup milk 175 ml 113 cup granulated sugar 75 ml 3 tbsp, butter or margarine 40 ml 2 eggs 2 112 tsp. vanilla 2 ml Filling: 1 V2 cups plain unblanched almonds 375 ml 112 cup granulated sugar 125 ml 3 tbsp, butter or margarine, melted 40 ml 112 tsp. almond extract 2 ml 112 tsp. vanilla 2 ml 1 egg, slightly beaten 1 1 egg white 1 1 tsp. water 5 ml In large mixer bowl, combine 2 cups [500 ml] flour, yeast and salt. Heat milk, sugar and butter until hot to touch, about 125°F/50°C. Beat into dry ingredients. Beat in eggs and vanilla and continue beating on medium speed for 2 minutes. Stir in enough remaining flour to make a soft dough. Knead 5 minutes on floured board. Cover and let rest 10 minutes. For filling, in food processor or blender, process almonds until fine. Add sugar, butter and extracts, mix well. Blend in egg. Divide dough into three parts; roll each to an 18 x 6-inch [45 x 15 cm.] rectangle. Spread 1/3 filling over each, leaving 1/2-inch [2 cm.] border. Starting at longest side, roll up tightly, pinch seam and edges to seal. Pface side by side on greased large baking sheet; braid. Pinch ends and tuck under to seal. Cover, let rise in warm place until double, about 30 minutes. Combine egg white and water, brush over braid. Bake at 350°F. [180°C] for 25 to 30 minutes. Cool on rack. Drizzle with icing. Garnish with toasted sliced almonds, if desired. Makes 1 coffee cake. Icing: Beat until smooth 1 cup (250 ml) icing sugar 1 tsp. (5 ml) softened butter or margarine 4-5 tsp. (20-25ml.) warm water Preparation Time: 35 minutes Rising Time: 40 minutes Baking Time: 25 to 30 minutes FOR TOP QUALITY SHUR-GAIN PRODUCTS FOR YOUR ANIMAL HEALTH & NUTRITION DAUPHIN FEED & SUPPLY OFFER TOP QUALITY SERVICE & VALUE COMPARABLE TO NONE DEALERS IN GRAINS SOY PRODUCTS & CORN • Full Service Milling • Computer Formulatec Rations for Beef Dairy & Swine k/DAUPHIN SPFEED&SUPPLY LTD. DUNGANNON 529-7951 MON.-FRI. 8 - 5:30 529-3133 SAT. 9 - 12 NOON WALTON on, enno MON. - FRI. 8 - 5 887-6023 SAT g _ 12 NOON. Page 9