GRANDMA'S CHRISTMAS BREAD

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For as long as I can remember, this bread has been a part of my family's traditional Christmas morning breakfast. I modified the recipe so I could make it in a bread machine. - Barb and Ray Schmeling, Rhinelander, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 3h10m

Yield 1 loaf (about 2 pounds).

Number Of Ingredients 16

Ingredients

1-1/4 cups warm whole milk (70° to 80°)
1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
2 tablespoons butter, softened
2 tablespoons sugar
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
3 cups bread flour
2 teaspoons active dry yeast
3/4 cup golden raisins
3/4 cup raisins
1/2 cup dried currants
1-1/2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
GLAZE:
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
1-1/2 teaspoons 2% milk
1 teaspoon butter, melted
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

In bread machine pan, place the first seven ingredients in order suggested by manufacturer. Select basic bread setting. Choose crust color and loaf size if available. Bake according to bread machine directions (check dough after 5 minutes of mixing; add 1 to 2 tablespoons of water or flour if needed)., Just before the final kneading (your bread machine may audibly signal this), add the raisins, currants and lemon zest. In a small bowl, combine glaze ingredients; drizzle over cooled bread.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 178 calories, Fat 2g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 7mg cholesterol, Sodium 250mg sodium, Carbohydrate 37g carbohydrate (18g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein.