Three Kings Bread Christmas Bread Recipes

THREE KINGS BREAD

Steps:

• Mix yeast, water and 1 tsp. granulated sugar in small bowl. Place 1/4 cup (4 Tbsp.) butter in large bowl. Warm 1/4 cup milk. Add to butter in bowl; stir until melted. Add 1-1/2 cups flour, remaining granulated sugar, salt, 2 eggs and yeast mixture; beat on low speed until blended. Gradually add 1-1/2 cups of the remaining flour; beat 2 to 3 min. or until mixture forms soft dough.
• Knead dough on lightly floured surface 5 min. Let rest 10 min. Roll out to 20x6-inch rectangle. Place chocolate pieces, about 3 inches apart, down center of dough rectangle; fold dough lengthwise in half. Roll into 20-inch log; bring ends together to form ring. Place on parchment-covered baking sheet; cover with plastic wrap. Let rise in warm place 2 hours or until doubled in size.
• Meanwhile, mix remaining butter, flour, 2 oz. cream cheese, 1/2 cup powdered sugar and nuts until blended. Divide into 5 pieces; roll each into 1-inch log. Wrap in plastic wrap. Refrigerate until ready to use.
• Heat oven to 350°F. Beat remaining egg; brush over dough. Top dough with nut logs; press gently into dough to secure.
• Bake 30 to 35 min. or until golden brown. Cool 10 min. Meanwhile, mix remaining cream cheese, milk and powdered sugar until blended.
• Transfer bread to wire rack. Drizzle with glaze; top with fruit.

CHRISTMAS IN THE ISLANDS BREAD

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease two 9x5 inch loaf pans.
• Beat together eggs, oil, rum, and milk in a bowl. Sift together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, nutmeg, and salt in a separate bowl. Mix the flour into the eggs until just moistened. Gently fold in the pineapple, cherries, and coconut. Pour into prepared pans.
• Bake in preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 40 to 45 minutes. Let cool in pan for 10 minutes before removing to cool on a wire rack.