*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                             Easter Egg Bread

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Serving Size  : 1    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Breads

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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   3      cups          Flour -- unsifted
     1/4  cup           Sugar
   1      teaspoon      Salt
   1      package       Active Dry Yeast
     2/3  cup           Milk
   2      tablespoons   Margarine
   2                    Eggs -- room temperature
     1/2  cup           Mixed Candied Fruits
     1/4  cup           Blanched Almonds -- chopped
     1/2  teaspoon      Anise Seeds
                        Melted Margarine
   5                    Colored RAW Eggs
                        Powdered Sugar
                        Colored Sprinkles

In a large bowl, mix 1 cup flour, sugar, salt and yeast.
 Combine milk and 2 tablespoons margarine in a sauce pan and heat over low heat until warm.
(Margarine does not need to be melted). Gradually add to the
 dry ingredients and beat 2 minutes on medium speed, scraping side occasionally.
Add the eggs and / cup of flour, beat on high speed for 2 minutes.
Stir in enough flour to make a soft dough.
 Put on a floured board and knead until smooth and elastic.
 Place in a greased bowl and turn one to coat. Cover and let rise for 1 hours. 
Combine fruit, nuts and seeds. Punch down dough and knead in fruit mixture
. Divide in half and roll each into a 24" long rope and braid loosely to form
 a ring on a greased cookie sheet. Put the raw eggs in the spaces,
 cover and let rise until double about 1 hour. Bake 30-35 minutes in a preheated 350oF oven.
 Cool on rack, frost with powdered sugar and sprinkles.


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