GREAT-GRANDMA'S PRUNE ROLL

Great-Grandma's Prune Roll image

Here's an old-fashioned favorite that's sure to bring back memories of home cooking. The vanilla glaze adds a perfect hint of sweetness.-Marci Kulla, Brush Prairie, Washington

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 55m

Yield 2 loaves (12 slices each).

Number Of Ingredients 19

Ingredients

1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast
1 cup warm milk (110° to 115°)
1/2 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup shortening
3 large egg yolks
3 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon salt
4 cups all-purpose flour
FILLING:
2 cups pitted dried plums (prunes)
1/2 cup water
1/2 cup sugar
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/4 cup butter
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
GLAZE:
1 cup confectioners' sugar
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 to 3 tablespoons water

Steps:

In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm milk. Add the butter, shortening, egg yolks, sugar and salt and 3 cups flour. Beat until smooth. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough. Cover and refrigerate overnight., In a large saucepan, cook plums in water 12-15 minutes or until liquid is absorbed. Mash; add sugar and lemon juice. Cook for 8-10 minutes over low heat until thickened. Cool and refrigerate., Turn dough onto a lightly floured surface; divide in half. Roll each portion into a 3-in. x 9-in. rectangle. Dot with butter; sprinkle with cinnamon. Spread about 1/3 cup plum filling down the center of each. , Fold a third of the dough lengthwise over filling. Fold remaining dough over top; pinch seams to seal and tuck ends under. Place seam side down in two greased 15x10x1-in. baking pans. Cover and let rise in a warm place for 2 hours or until doubled. , Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool. Combine the glaze ingredients; drizzle over loaves.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 257 calories, Fat 11g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 43mg cholesterol, Sodium 163mg sodium, Carbohydrate 37g carbohydrate (18g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 3g protein.