Hoska II

ส่วนผสม

5-6 cups unsifted flour

1/2 cup sugar

1-1/2 teaspoons salt

1 teaspoon grated lemon peels

1/4 teaspoon ground mace

2 packages yeast

1 cup milk

2/3 cup water

1/4 cup butter

2 eggs at room temp

1/2 cup slivered almonds

1/2 cup raisins

Peanut oil

Powdered sugar frosting

วิธีทำ

Mix 1-1/2 cup flour, sugar, salt, lemon peel, mace and undissolved yeast

Combine milk, water and butter in saucepan

Heat over low heat until very warm; butter does not need to melt

Gradually add to dry ingredients and beat for 2 minutes

Add eggs and 1/2 cup flour

Beat for 2 minutes, scraping bowl occasionally

Stir in almonds, raisins and enough flour to create stiff dough

Turn out onto floured surface and knead til smooth and elastic, 8-10 minutes

Cover with plastic wrap, then towel

Let rest 20 minutes

Make into braids on cookie sheet, either one large or 2 medium

Cover loosely with wax paper brushed with oil then topped with plastic wrap

Refrigerate 2-24 hours

When ready to bake, remove from refrigerator

Uncover dough carefully and let stand at room temp for 10 minutes

Bake at 375 for 35 minutes for large or 25 minutes for medium braids

Remove from baking sheet and cool on wire rack

While warm, frost with powdered sugar frosting

Can also brush with egg to make shine