Cinnamon Nut Bread

Name: Cinnamon Nut Bread
Prep time: 2 h
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 2 h 30 min
Yield: 2 breads, 8-10 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1 (2 1/2 ounce) package dry yeast; 1/4 cup lukewarm water; 3/4 cup milk, scalded; 1/2 cup mashed potatoes; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/3 cup sugar; 3 1/2 cups flour; 1/4 cup melted butter; 1 egg; 1 tablespoon grated orange rind; 3/4 cup sugar; 1 tablespoon cinnamon; 1/2 cup raisins; 1/2 cup nuts

Submitted by KATHLEEN Woller

"This is a sweet yeast bread my mother makes and I love. I double the filling mixture and that is my only change...thanks mom"

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Ready In:: 2hrs 30mins
Ingredients:: 14
Yields:: 2 breads
Serves:: 8-10

ingredients

BREAD
1 (2 1/2 ounce) package dry yeast
¹⁄₄ cup lukewarm water
³⁄₄ cup milk, scalded
¹⁄₂ cup mashed potatoes
¹⁄₂ teaspoon salt
¹⁄₃ cup sugar
3 ¹⁄₂ cups flour
¹⁄₄ cup melted butter
1 egg
1 tablespoon grated orange rind
FILLING
³⁄₄ cup sugar
1 tablespoon cinnamon
¹⁄₂ cup raisins
¹⁄₂ cup nuts

directions

Soften yeast in water. Combine scalded milk, mashed potatoes, salt and 1/3 cup sugar; cool until lukewarm. Add yeast, mix well. Add 2 cups flour and beat until smooth. Add melted butter, egg and remaining flour and mix well. Knead on floured board until smooth and elastic. Place in greased bowl, cover and let rise 1 hour until doubled.
Punch down,let rest 5 minutes. Roll into 4 rectangles, spread with soft butter and filling. Roll up and seal edges. Twist 2 together and put on greased cookie sheet. Let rise again (covered) until doubled in size.
Bake in a 375 degree oven for 30 minutes.

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RECIPE SUBMITTED BY

KATHLEEN Woller

United States

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I live in Northern Wisconsin.. I love cooking when time permits, especially for Roger, and my family and friends. I love living in the country, fishing, motorcycling, gardening and my dogs. I love it when my sister and my neices come up to visit and enjoy cooking and baking with and for them.

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