WALNUT RASPBERRY RIBBONS

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Bake up these lovely raspberry ribbons the next time you're looking for a sweet pastry to include on your holiday dessert platter.-Jane Ozment, Purcell, Oklahoma

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 45m

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 16

4-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
1 package (1/4 ounce) quick-rise yeast
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup butter, cubed
1/2 cup water
1/2 cup evaporated milk
2 large eggs, room temperature
1 teaspoon lemon extract
FILLING:
1 cup fresh raspberries
1 cup chopped walnuts
1/4 cup sugar
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
1/2 cup seedless raspberry jam
Confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine 3 cups flour, brown sugar, yeast and salt. In a small saucepan, heat the butter, water and milk to 120°-130°. Add to dry ingredients; beat just until moistened. , Add eggs and extract; beat until smooth. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a stiff dough. Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours., For filling, combine the raspberries, walnuts, sugar and lemon zest; set aside. In a microwave, melt jam., Turn dough onto a lightly floured surface; divide in half. Roll each portion into an 18x8-in. rectangle; spread each with jam and sprinkle with filling. Fold dough in half lengthwise; cut each rectangle into 12 strips. Twist strips at center; place on greased baking sheets., Bake at 375° for 15-18 minutes or until golden brown. Remove to wire racks to cool. Dust with confectioners' sugar.

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