Three Kings Bread
- 1 pkt. (1/4 oz.) active dry yeast
- 1/4 cup warm water
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar, divided
- 6 Tbsp. butter, divided
- 6 Tbsp. whole milk, divided
- 3 cups plus 1 Tbsp. flour, divided
- 1/4 tsp. salt
- 3 eggs, divided
- 2 oz. BAKER'S Semi-Sweet Chocolate, cut into 4 pieces
- 3 oz. PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, divided
- 1-1/4 cups powdered sugar, divided
- 1/3 cup ground PLANTERS Slivered Almonds
- 2 Tbsp. chopped dried mixed fruit
- Mix yeast, water and 1 tsp.
- granulated sugar in small bowl.
- Place 1/4 cup (4 Tbsp.)
- butter in large bowl.
- Warm 1/4 cup milk.
- Add to butter in bowl; stir until melted.
- Add 1-1/2 cups flour, remaining granulated sugar, salt, 2 eggs and yeast mixture; beat on low speed until blended.
- Gradually add 1-1/2 cups of the remaining flour; beat 2 to 3 min.
- or until mixture forms soft dough.
- Knead dough on lightly floured surface 5 min.
- Let rest 10 min.
- Roll out to 20x6-inch rectangle.
- Place chocolate pieces, about 3 inches apart, down center of dough rectangle; fold dough lengthwise in half.
- Roll into 20-inch log; bring ends together to form ring.
- Place on parchment-covered baking sheet; cover with plastic wrap.
- Let rise in warm place 2 hours or until doubled in size.
- Meanwhile, mix remaining butter, flour, 2 oz.
- cream cheese, 1/2 cup powdered sugar and nuts until blended.
- Divide into 5 pieces; roll each into 1-inch log.
- Wrap in plastic wrap.
- Refrigerate until ready to use.
- Heat oven to 350F.
- Beat remaining egg; brush over dough.
- Top dough with nut logs; press gently into dough to secure.
- Bake 30 to 35 min.
- or until golden brown.
- Cool 10 min.
- Meanwhile, mix remaining cream cheese, milk and powdered sugar until blended.
- Transfer bread to wire rack.
- Drizzle with glaze; top with fruit.
active dry yeast, warm water, granulated sugar, butter, milk, flour, salt, eggs, chocolate, philadelphia cream cheese, powdered sugar, mixed fruit
Taken from www.kraftrecipes.com/recipes/three-kings-bread-120810.aspx (may not work)