BREAD WITH CANDIED FRUIT RECIPES

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, spices, salt, lemon zest, yeast and butter. Add warm milk and egg yolks. Mix or knead the dough into a smooth ball until dough is no longer sticky. Cover with a clean kitchen towel and let rise in a warm spot until doubled in volume, about 1 hour.
• Punch down the dough and transfer it to a lightly floured work surface. Flatten out the dough and knead and fold the orange rind, candied fruit, raisins and cherries into the dough.
• Form the dough into a ball. Grease a panettone pan or a paper mold with butter and dust lightly with flour. Transfer dough to prepared pan, cover with a clean kitchen towel and let rest for 30 minutes.
• Preheat oven to 350º F.
• Brush the top of the panettone with melted butter. Bake for 45 to 50 minutes, or until golden brown and a wooden toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Dust with confectioners' sugar. Serve.

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine 3 cups flour and yeast. In a saucepan, heat milk, sugar, butter and salt to 120°-130°; add to flour mixture. Add egg. Beat on low speed with electric mixture for 30 seconds; increase speed to medium and continue beating for 3 minutes. Stir in raisins, candied fruit, nuts an enough remaining flour to form a stiff dough. Turn out onto a floured surface and knead until smooth and elastic, about 8-10 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1-1/2 hours. Divide dough in thirds, then divide each into thirds again. Roll each piece into a 15-in. rope. Place 3 ropes 1 in. apart on greased baking sheet. Begin braiding loosely in the middle and work toward the ends. Pinch ends together and tuck under. Repeat with remaining ropes. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 30-40 minutes. Combine egg yolk and water; brush over braids. Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until browned. Cool on wire racks.