Three Kings Bread
- 1 pkt. (1/4 oz.) active dry yeast
- 2 Tbsp. warm water
- 4-1/4 cups flour, divided
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar, divided
- 1/4 tsp. salt
- 3 whole eggs, divided
- 4 egg yolks
- 4 oz. (1/2 of 8-oz. pkg.) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, cubed, softened
- 1/2 cup canned sweetened condensed milk
- 3 oz. BAKER'S Semi-Sweet Chocolate
- 1/3 cup each softened butter, powdered sugar and crushed PLANTERS Slivered Almonds
- 1/2 cup dried mixed fruit, cut into strips
- Combine yeast, warm water, 2 Tbsp.
- flour and 1 tsp.
- granulated sugar in large mixer bowl.
- Let stand 10 min.
- Add 3-1/2 cups flour, remaining granulated sugar and salt; beat on low speed with mixer until blended.
- Add 2 whole eggs, egg yolks and cream cheese; mix well.
- Gradually add condensed milk, beating on low speed until mixture is well blended and forms soft dough.
- Add yeast mixture; beat 3 to 5 min.
- or until dough forms ball.
- Knead dough on lightly floured surface until smooth and elastic; shape into ball.
- Place in greased bowl; turn.
- Cover bowl tightly with plastic wrap.
- Let dough rise in warm place 1 to 2 hours or until doubled in size.
- Punch down dough; divide into 3 equal pieces.
- Place on lightly floured surface.
- Roll out dough, 1 piece at a time, to 12x8-inch rectangle.
- Break chocolate into 6 equal pieces.
- Place 2 pieces, 4 inches apart, on center of one rectangle; fold lengthwise in half, then roll into 18-inch log.
- Bring ends of log together to form ring; place on parchment-covered baking sheet.
- Cover with plastic wrap.
- Repeat with remaining dough.
- Let rise in warm place 1 hour or until doubled in volume.
- Meanwhile, mix butter, 1/2 cup flour, powdered sugar and nuts until blended.
- Divide into 12 equal pieces; roll each to 1-inch log.
- Refrigerate until ready to use.
- Heat oven to 350F.
- Whisk remaining egg; brush over dough.
- Place 4 (1-inch) pieces of nut topping, 2 inches apart, on top of each loaf.
- Bake 20 min.
- Carefully remove bread from oven; brush with remaining beaten egg.
- Top with dried fruit.
- 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)