Greek Christmas Bread
Ingredients
1 package (1 Tbsp.) active dry yeast
1/4 C. warm water (110 to 115 degrees F.)
1/3 C. sugar
1 tsp. ground cardamom
1/4 tsp. salt
1 egg
1/4 C. milk
1/4 C. vegetable oil
1-1/2 C. whole wheat flour
1 C. all purpose flour
1/4 C. golden raisins
1/4 C. walnuts, chopped
Cooking Instructions
Dissolve yeast in warm water. Combine sugar, cardamom, salt, egg, milk and oil in a large bowl. Mix well. Add yeast mixture, flours, raisins and nuts. Mix well. Add enough extra flour to make soft dough. Turn dough out onto a floured surface and knead until smooth and elastic, about 5 minutes. Shape into a round loaf. Put dough into a lightly oiled 8-inch round cake pan. Cover with a damp towel and let rise in a warm place until doubled in bulk, about 1 hour. Bake at 350 degrees F. 35 to 40 minutes, or until brown.
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