Three Kings Bread

  1. Combine yeast, warm water, 2 Tbsp.
  2. flour and 1 tsp.
  3. granulated sugar in large mixer bowl.
  4. Let stand 10 min.
  5. Add 3-1/2 cups flour, remaining granulated sugar and salt; beat on low speed with mixer until blended.
  6. Add 2 whole eggs, egg yolks and cream cheese; mix well.
  7. Gradually add condensed milk, beating on low speed until mixture is well blended and forms soft dough.
  8. Add yeast mixture; beat 3 to 5 min.
  9. or until dough forms ball.
  10. Knead dough on lightly floured surface until smooth and elastic; shape into ball.
  11. Place in greased bowl; turn.
  12. Cover bowl tightly with plastic wrap.
  13. Let dough rise in warm place 1 to 2 hours or until doubled in size.
  14. Punch down dough; divide into 3 equal pieces.
  15. Place on lightly floured surface.
  16. Roll out dough, 1 piece at a time, to 12x8-inch rectangle.
  17. Break chocolate into 6 equal pieces.
  18. Place 2 pieces, 4 inches apart, on center of one rectangle; fold lengthwise in half, then roll into 18-inch log.
  19. Bring ends of log together to form ring; place on parchment-covered baking sheet.
  20. Cover with plastic wrap.
  21. Repeat with remaining dough.
  22. Let rise in warm place 1 hour or until doubled in volume.
  23. Meanwhile, mix butter, 1/2 cup flour, powdered sugar and nuts until blended.
  24. Divide into 12 equal pieces; roll each to 1-inch log.
  25. Refrigerate until ready to use.
  26. Heat oven to 350F.
  27. Whisk remaining egg; brush over dough.
  28. Place 4 (1-inch) pieces of nut topping, 2 inches apart, on top of each loaf.
  29. Bake 20 min.
  30. Carefully remove bread from oven; brush with remaining beaten egg.
  31. Top with dried fruit.
  32. Bake 5 min.

active dry yeast, water, flour, sugar, salt, eggs, egg yolks, philadelphia cream cheese, condensed milk, chocolate, butter, mixed fruit

Taken from www.kraftrecipes.com/recipes/three-kings-bread-70242.aspx (may not work)

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