Christmas fruitcake with dried fruits
Description
Delicious baked goods for the whole family. I want to offer you a fairly simple recipe. Serve cooled or slightly warm.
Instructions
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Step 1
1. In a deep bowl, combine half of the flour, a pinch of salt, yeast, egg yolk, and warm milk. Mix well and let it sit for 15–20 minutes.
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Step 2
2. Meanwhile, rinse the dried fruits and dry them thoroughly.
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Step 3
3. Put the remaining flour into a bowl, add the butter. Knead thoroughly for at least 15 minutes until the dough becomes soft.
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Step 4
4. Add the zest and other additions (you can also use dried berries in the recipe for making Christmas fruitcake).
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Step 5
5. Knead gently, roll into a ball, cover with a clean towel, and let rest in a warm place for 30–40 minutes.
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Step 6
6. After that, roll out slightly.
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Step 7
7. Knead thoroughly and shape into a roll. Let it rest for another 20 minutes.
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Step 8
8. Next, prepare a baking tray, lining it with parchment paper. Place the cake on it and put into a preheated oven at 180 degrees.
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Step 9
9. Bake for about 35-40 minutes. Once done, remove from the oven and brush with sugar or lemon syrup for shine.
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Step 10
10. After cooling, the homemade Christmas fruit cake can be dusted with powdered sugar, for example.