APRICOT KUCHEN

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Provided by Taste of Home

Time 55m

Yield 3 kuchens (about 24 servings).

Number Of Ingredients 13

8 ounces dried apricots halves
3 cups cold water
2 cups sugar
4 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup butter
1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast
1 cup warm water (110°-115°)
1/4 cup sugar
1 teaspoon salt
3 large ggs, beaten
1 teaspoon ground cardamom
Ground cinnamon
Additional sugar

Steps:

Place apricots and water in a bowl; soak overnight. In a saucepan, place apricots, soaking liquid and sugar. Simmer until apricots are transparent. Cool; drain and set aside. Place flour in a bowl; cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Dissolve yeast in water; add to crumb mixture along with sugar, salt, eggs and cardamom. Beat until smooth (dough will be soft and sticky). Place dough in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1-1/2 hours. On a floured surface or pastry cloth, knead dough for 2 minutes. Divide into three portions; roll each in a 9-in. circle. Place each in a greased 9-in. round baking pan. Let rise until doubled, about 1-1/4 hours. Place apricots on top of dough. Combine cinnamon and sugar; sprinkle over apricots. Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes. Cool on wire racks.

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