Gubane (Friulian Fruitcake)
- 1 (1 1/4 ounce) packet active dry yeast
- 14 cup sugar
- 34 cup milk, warmed
- 4 egg yolks
- 4 tablespoons butter, softened
- 3 12 cups flour
- 1 lemon zest
- 1 pinch salt
- 2 tablespoons dark rum
- 1 cup raisins
- 6 prunes, pitted, chopped
- 6 dried figs, chopped
- 2 ounces dark rum
- 34 cup pine nuts, finely chopped
- 34 cup walnuts, finely chopped
- 12 cup hazelnuts, coarsely chopped
- 12 cup almonds, finely chopped
- 3 tablespoons semisweet chocolate, grated
- 1 tablespoon candied fruit
- 4 tablespoons amaretti cookie crumbs
- 4 tablespoons sugar
- 4 tablespoons butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 pinch salt
- 2 eggs, lightly beaten
- For the dough: Dissolve yeast with 1 tablespoons sugar in 1/4 cup of the warm milk.
- Combine egg yolks, butter, and remaining sugar in the bowl of a standing mixer.
- Beat on medium until well mixed.
- Continuing to beat, add 3 cups of the flour, then add lemon zest, salt, rum, and yeast.
- Gradually mix in remaining 1/2 cup milk until dough is smooth.
- Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead for 5-7 minutes.
- Transfer dough to a large bowl, cover with a kitchen towel, and set in a warm place until doubled in size, 1-2 hours.
- For the filling: Combine raisins, prunes, figs, and rum in a large bowl and set aside to macerate for 1 hour, then mix in pine nuts, walnuts, hazelnuts, almonds, chocolate, candied fruits, amaretti, 3 tablespoons of the sugar, butter, vanilla, and salt.
- Preheat oven to 375F Roll out risen dough on a lightly floured surface into a 12x16-inch rectangle.
- Brush around edges with beaten egg, then spread filling evenly over dough, avoiding edges.
- Working from long side, roll up dough jelly-roll style, then curl into a spiral.
- Place on a baking sheet, cover with a kitchen towel, and set aside to rise for 30 minutes.
- Brush with egg, sprinkle with remaining 1 tablespoons sugar, and bake until browned, about 50 minutes.
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Taken from www.food.com/recipe/gubane-friulian-fruitcake-135143 (may not work)