CHERRY ALMOND MINI LOAVES

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Plenty of good things come in these little loaves featuring golden raisins and cherries. There's a surprise- the creamy almond filling- in every scrumptious bite.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h5m

Yield 12 mini loaves.

Number Of Ingredients 17

3/4 cup whole milk
3/4 cup butter, divided
1/2 cup sugar
1 teaspoon salt
2 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast
1/4 cup warm water (110° to 115°)
2 large eggs, room temperature
1 large egg yolk, room temperature
5-1/2 to 6 cups all-purpose flour
1-1/2 cups golden raisins
1-1/3 cups candied cherry halves
1 teaspoon grated orange zest
FILLING:
1 package (8 ounces) almond paste
1/2 cup sugar
1 large egg white
Confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, combine milk, 1/2 cup butter, sugar and salt. Cook over low heat until butter is melted; stir until smooth. Cool to lukewarm (110°-115°). , In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in water. Stir in milk mixture, eggs and yolk. Gradually beat in 2 cups flour. Stir in raisins, cherries and orange zest. Add enough remaining flour to form a soft dough. Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, 6-8 minutes. , Place in a large greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1-1/2 hours. , Punch down dough; divide into 12 portions. Shape each into a 6x4-in. oval. Place 2 in. apart on greased baking sheets. , For filling, crumble almond paste in a small bowl; stir in sugar and egg white until smooth. Divide filling into 12 portions; roll each into a 5-in. log. Flatten slightly; place off-center on each oval. Fold dough over filling; pinch edges to seal. Cover with a kitchen towel; let rise until doubled, about 45 minutes. , Preheat oven to 350°. Melt remaining butter; brush over each loaf. Bake until golden brown, about 20 minutes. Dust with confectioners' sugar.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 121 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 16mg cholesterol, Sodium 66mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

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