GERMAN FRESH FRUIT KUCHEN (BREAD MACHINE)

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Fresh Fruit Kuchen, a summertime favorite and, with the help of a bread machine, is especially easy to prepare. It makes a delicious start to a lazy summer day when you want to hurry off to the beach or another favorite activity. Try it with juicy nectarines, peaches, plums or pears. The recipe calls for all-purpose flour to make the coffee cake especially light and tender. Dough can be prepared in all-size bread machines.

Provided by Olha7397

Categories     Breads

Time 40m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

1/4 cup water (70 to 80 F)
1/4 cup milk
1 large egg
3 tablespoons butter or 3 tablespoons margarine, cut up
3 tablespoons sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 3/4 teaspoons fleischmann's bread machine yeast
3 cups fresh fruit, sliced 1 inch thick (such as apples, pears, plums, peaches or nectarines, peeled if desired)
sieved apricot jam or melted apricot jam
1/2 all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons sugar
3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 cup sifted powdered sugar
4 -5 teaspoons milk
1/4 teaspoon almond extract

Steps:

  • Measure dough ingredients into bread machine pan in the order suggested by manufacturer.
  • Process on dough/manual cycle.
  • When cycle is complete, remove dough from machine to lightly floured surface.
  • If necessary, knead in additional flour to make dough easy to handle.
  • Roll dough to 10 x 15-inch rectangle.
  • Place on large, greased baking sheet.
  • Arrange fruit, in lengthwise rows, 1/2 inch apart, on dough.
  • Sprinkle Crumb Topping between rows of fruit.
  • Cover; let rise in warm, draft-free place until doubled in size, about 20 to 40 minutes.
  • Makes 1 (10 x 15-inch) coffee cake.
  • Bake at 375°F for 20 minutes or until done.
  • Remove from pan and cool on wire rack.
  • Brush fruit with jam and drizzle Almond Icing over cake.
  • Crumb Topping: Combine 1/2 cup all-purpose flour, 3 tablespoons sugar, 3/4 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon and 1/4 teaspoon Ground Nutmeg.
  • Cut in 3 tablespoons softened butter or margarine until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  • Almond Icing: In small bowl, combine 1 cup sifted powdered sugar, 4 to 5 teaspoons milk and 1/4 teaspoon almond extract; stir until smooth.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 280.6, Fat 5.7, SaturatedFat 3.2, Cholesterol 39.3, Sodium 118.6, Carbohydrate 52.3, Fiber 1.3, Sugar 24.3, Protein 5.1

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