How to Make Lucia Bread
Heat the milk up in a saucepan, and add ½ cup of the heated milk to a large bowl., Add the Dry Yeast and 1 Tbsp of the sugar., Add butter or milk to the dry yeast., Add all this to the flour (add just a little at a time), until the dough can be...
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Heat the milk up in a saucepan
Let set for 5 minutes while you melt the butter in the milk that is still in the saucepan. , Whisk in eggs, orange juice and rind, sugar and salt. , Knead for 4-8 minutes. ,, Roll each part out to an about 30-inch roll, and braid them. , Let the dough rise again (this takes about 40 minutes). , Bake for 20-30 minutes, or until the bread is golden. ,,,, -
Step 2: and add ½ cup of the heated milk to a large bowl.
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Step 3: Add the Dry Yeast and 1 Tbsp of the sugar.
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Step 4: Add butter or milk to the dry yeast.
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Step 5: Add all this to the flour (add just a little at a time)
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Step 6: until the dough can be kneaded.
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Step 7: Coat the dough with a thin layer of oil and transfer to a bowl
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Step 8: to let it rise (this takes about 1 ½ hours
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Step 9: and the dough should be twice its size now).
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Step 10: Divide the dough into 3 similar sized parts.
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Step 11: Add to greased baking sheet and stick the ends together to make a circle.
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Step 12: Heat the oven to about 374°F (190°C).
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Step 13: Let the bread cool.
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Step 14: Stir confectioners sugar and orange juice in a bowl until smooth texture is reached.
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Step 15: Pour the mixture on the bread and garnish with raisins and candles.
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Step 16: Serve and Enjoy!
Detailed Guide
Let set for 5 minutes while you melt the butter in the milk that is still in the saucepan. , Whisk in eggs, orange juice and rind, sugar and salt. , Knead for 4-8 minutes. ,, Roll each part out to an about 30-inch roll, and braid them. , Let the dough rise again (this takes about 40 minutes). , Bake for 20-30 minutes, or until the bread is golden. ,,,,
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