Russian Krendl Bread
By MJH
Ingredients
- BREAD:
- 1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast
- 3 tablespoons sugar
- 3/4 cup warm half-and-half cream or milk (110° to 115°)
- 1/4 cup butter, softened
- 2 egg yolks
- 1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2-3/4 to 3-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- FILLING:
- 1 cup apple juice
- 1 large apple, peeled and chopped
- 2/3 cup finely chopped dried apples
- 1/3 cup finely chopped dried apricots
- 1/3 cup chopped pitted dried plums
- 2 tablespoons plus 1/4 cup butter, divided
- 4 tablespoons sugar, divided
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Confectioners' sugar
Details
Preparation time 45mins
Cooking time 90mins
Adapted from tasteofhome.com
Preparation
Step 1
In a small bowl, dissolve yeast and sugar in warm cream.
In a large bowl, combine the softened butter, egg yolks, vanilla, salt, yeast mixture and 1-1/2 cups flour; beat on medium speed until smooth.
Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough (dough will be sticky).
Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes.
Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease the top.
Cover with plastic wrap and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour.
In a large saucepan, combine the first five filling ingredients; add 2 tablespoons butter and 2 tablespoons sugar.
Bring to a boil.
Reduce heat; simmer for 30 minutes or until mixture reaches a jam-like consistency, stirring occasionally.
Cool completely.
Punch down dough.
Turn onto a lightly floured surface; roll into a 32-in. x 10-in. rectangle.
Melt remaining butter; brush over dough.
Sprinkle with remaining sugar and cinnamon.
Spread fruit mixture to within 1 in. of edges.
Roll up jelly-roll style, starting with a long side; pinch seam and ends to seal.
Place on a greased baking sheet, seam side down; form into a pretzel shape.
Cover with a kitchen towel; let rise in a warm place until almost doubled, about 30 minutes.
Bake at 350° for 40-45 minutes or until golden brown.
Remove from pan to a wire rack to cool.
Just before serving, sprinkle with confectioners' sugar.
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