Julekage (Danish Christmas Fruit Loaf)

Name: Julekage (Danish Christmas Fruit Loaf)
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 16
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 0 teaspoons almond extract; 79 milliliters chopped almonds; 2 Tbsps chopped candied citron; 2 Tbsps chopped candied orange peel; 2 teaspoons package dry yeast (about; 1 large egg; 2 larges eggs, lightly beaten; 1 Tbsp fat-free milk; 1 liter all-purpose flour, divided; 1 Tbsp turbinado or granulated sugar; 3 Tbsps granulated sugar, divided; 1 teaspoons ground cardamom; 2 Tbsps chopped candied lemon peel; 1 teaspoon grated lemon rind; 59 milliliters nonfat dry milk; 118 milliliters powdered sugar; 79 milliliters raisins; 0 teaspoons salt; 1 teaspoon salt; 6 Tbsps butter or stick margarine, softened; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 118 milliliters warm water (100° to 110°); 2 teaspoons water

Julekage (Danish Christmas Fruit Loaf) might be just the hor d'oeuvre you are searching for. This recipe makes 16 servings with 245 calories, 6g of protein, and 7g of fat each. This recipe covers 9% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. It will be a hit at your Christmas event. Head to the store and pick up lemon rind, almonds, candied lemon peel, and a few other things to make it today. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 45 minutes.

Instructions

To prepare dough, lightly spoon flour into dry measuring cups, and level with a knife.

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Dough

All Purpose Flour

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Measuring Cup

Knife

Combine 4 cups flour, 2 tablespoons granulated sugar, almonds, and the next 8 ingredients (almonds through cardamom) in a bowl.

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Granulated Sugar

Cardamom

Almonds

All Purpose Flour

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Bowl

Dissolve 1 tablespoon of granulated sugar and yeast in warm water in a large bowl; let stand 5 minutes. Stir in butter, vanilla, and 2 beaten eggs until well-blended. Gradually add flour mixture; stir to combine. Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Knead until smooth and elastic (about 8 minutes); add enough remaining flour, 1 tablespoon at a time, to prevent dough from sticking to hands.

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Granulated Sugar

Vanilla

Butter

Dough

All Purpose Flour

Water

Yeast

Egg

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Bowl

Place dough in a large bowl coated with cooking spray, turning to coat top. Cover and let rise in a warm place (85), free from drafts, 1 hour and 45 minutes. Dough will not double in size.(Press two fingers into dough. If indentation remains, the dough has risen enough.)

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Cooking Spray