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Christopsomo (greek Christmas Bread) Recipe

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Ingredients

1 large egg white, lightly beaten
1/2 c warm water (100° to 110°)
2 large eggs
1/2 tsp salt
1 package dry yeast (about 2 1/4 tsps)
8 candied cherries
2 tbsps nonfat dry milk
2 tsps aniseed, crushed
6 tbsps butter or stick margarine, softened
Cooking spray
1/3 c sugar
1 tbsp sugar
3 1/2 c all-purpose flour, divided

Directions

Step #1 Dissolve yeast & 1 tbsp sugar in warm water In a large-ish bowl; let this stand 5 mins.
Step #2 Add the butter & eggs; beat at medium speed of a mixer until smooth.
Step #3 Lightly spoon the flour into dry measuring c, & level with a knife.
Step #4 Combine 3 c flour, & salt; add to yeast mixture, 1/3 c sugar, aniseed, dry milk, beating well.
Step #5 Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface.
Step #6 Knead until smooth & elastic (about 10 mins); add enough of remaining flour, 1 tbsp at a time, to prevent dough from sticking to hands.
Step #7 Place dough In a large-ish bowl coated with cooking spray, turning to coat top.
Step #8 Cover up & let rise in a warm place (85°), free from drafts, about 1 1/2 hrs.
Step #9 Dough will not double in size.
Step #10 (Press two fingers into dough.
Step #11 If indentation remains, the dough has risen enough.
Step #12 )Punch dough down; let rest 5 mins.
Step #13 Pinch 2 (1 1/2-inch) balls off dough; cover & set aside.
Step #14 Shape remaining dough into an 8-inch round; place on a baking sheet coated with cooking spray.
Step #15 Brush with egg white.
Step #16 Shape each dough ball into an 8-inch-long rope; cut a 2-inch slash into the ends of each rope.
Step #17 Place 1 rope across middle of dough; brush the middle of the rope with egg white.
Step #18 Place the other rope across the middle of the rope, forming a cross.
Step #19 Curl the slashed ends together to form a circle; place a cherry in the middle of each circle.
Step #20 Arrange 4 cherries around center of cross.
Step #21 Cover up & let rise 1 hr.
Step #22 Preheat oven to 350°.
Step #23 Uncover dough.
Step #24 Bake at 350° for 35 mins or until loaf sounds hollow when tapped.
Step #25 Remove loaf from pan, & cool on a wire rack.
Step #26 NOTE: If you don't have time to decorate this bread, skip step Punch dough down; let rest.
Step #27 Shape the dough into a 8-inch round.
Step #28 Cover up & let rise 1 hr.
Step #29 Bake as directed.
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