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.
"All flesh is not the same flesh, but there is one flesh of men, and another flesh of beasts, and another flesh of birds, and another of fish." (1Corinthians 15:39)
