TUSCAN-STYLE COFFEECAKE

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This recipe is from The King Arthur Flour Company. I ordered the European-style artisan flour and it was on the back of the package. Very yummy. I am making it for the second time and, trust me, small slices will be very satisfying.

Provided by Healthy Debbie

Categories     Breads

Time 2h15m

Yield 1 loaf, 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 18

bread dough
1 cup water
3 tablespoons water
3 3/4 cups european-style artisan bread flour
1/4 cup butter (unsalted)
1 large egg
2 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons instant yeast
1 1/4 teaspoons salt
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
nut and dried fruit filling
1 cup toasted walnuts, coarsely chopped
3/4 cup chopped dates
3/4 cup golden raisin
sugar, topping
2 tablespoons sugar
1/2 teaspooon vanilla extract
2 teaspoons water

Steps:

  • Combine the dough ingredients, mixing and kneading to form a smooth supple dough. Place the dough in a bowl, cover, and let it rise abouit 1 hour.
  • For the nut and dried fruit fillling: mix 1 cup toasted walnuts, coarsely chopped. 3/4 cup raisins, 3/4 cup golden raisins.
  • Gently deflate the dough and knead in the nuts and fruit. Shape the dough into a flat ball, and place it in a 9-ionch round pan. Cover the pan and allow the loaf to rise for 30 minutes or till it barely crests over the top of the pan.
  • Combine the sugar, vanilla, and water. Drizzle over the top of the risen bread. Bake the bread in a preheated 350-degree over for 35-45 minutes, until it's golden brown and the internal temperature registers 190 degrees. Remove it from the oven, wait 5 minutes, then carefully turn it out of the pan. Allow it to cool before cutting.Yield: 1 round loaf.

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