1,001 Low-Fat: Three Kings Bread

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Three Kings Bread

 

Recipe By : 1,001 Low-Fat Vegetarian Recipes by Sue Spitler, page 661

Serving Size : 12 Preparation Time :0:00

Categories : Breads Fruits

 

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method

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1 package active dry yeast

1/3 cup warm skim milk -- (110-115 degrees)

2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour divided -- up to 2 3/4

6 tablespoons margarine -- softened

1/4 cup sugar -- plus

2 tablespoons sugar -- divided

1 egg

2 egg whites

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/4 cup dark raisins

1/2 cup candied fruit divided

1/4 cup chopped walnuts -- (optional)

1 tablespoon skim milk -- up to 2

 

In Mexico, this rich fruit-studded bread is traditionally served to

celebrate Twelfth Night on January 6. A tiny china doll is often baked

into the dough: the person receiving the piece of bread with the doll must

give a party on February 2 to celebrate the Feast of the Candles!

 

1 loaf (12 servings)

 

1. Mix yeast, warm milk and 1/2 cup flour in small bowl; beat well. Let

stand, covered, in a warm place for 30 minutes. Beat margarine and 1/4 cup

sugar in medium bowl until fluffy. Beat in egg, egg whites, and salt. Add

yeast mixture, mixing well. Mix in raisins, 1/4 cup candied fruit, walnuts

(optional), and 1 3/4 cups flour; mix in remaining 1/2 cup flour, if

necessary, to make soft dough.

 

2. Knead on floured surface until smooth and elastic, about 5

minutes. Place dough in greased bowl; let stand, covered, in a warm place

until dough is double in size, about 1 hour. Punch dough down.

 

3. Form dough into a round on greased cookie sheet. Make a hole in center

of dough, then stretch with fingers into a ring 8 inches in diameter. Let

rise, covered, in a warm place until double in size about 30

minutes. Decorate with remaining 1/4 cup of candied fruit.

 

4. Bake at 375 degrees until bread is golden, 25 to 30 minutes. Brush

bread with 1 to 2 tablespoons of milk and sprinkle with remaining 2

tablespoons of sugar. Bake until glazed, 3 to 5 minutes longer. Remove

from oven and cool on wire rack.

 

Per Serving: Calories: 162, % Calories from fat: 19, Fat (gm): 3.4,

Saturated fat (gm): 0.7, Cholesterol (mg): 13.5, Sodium (mg): 145, Protein

(gm): 2.8, Carbohydrate (gm): 30.9. Exchanges: Milk: 0.0, Vegetable: 0.0,

Fruit: 0.0, Bread: 2.0, Meat: 0.0, Fat: 0.5.

 

 

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