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Menorah Bread

Have the kids help shape this tender yeast bread to resemble a Menorah as a fun and delicious way to involve them in celebrating the holiday.

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Prep Time 30 min
Total Time 2 hr 15 min
Servings 18

Ingredients

4 1/2: cups Gold Medal® all-purpose flour or Better for Bread™ flour

1: package regular or quick active dry yeast

2: tablespoons sugar

2: teaspoons salt

1: cup water

1/4: cup butter or margarine, softened

2: eggs

1: egg white, beaten

9: large yellow gumdrops

: About 1/2 cup Betty Crocker® Rich & Creamy vanilla frosting or toothpicks

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Directions

1 Mix 2 cups of the flour, the yeast, sugar and salt in large bowl. Heat water and butter in 1-quart saucepan over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until very warm (120°F to 130°F). Add water mixture to flour mixture. Beat with electric mixter on low speed 1 minute, scraping bowl frequently. Beat on medium speed 1 minute, scraping bowl frequently. Beat in 2 eggs until smooth. Stir in enough remaining flour to make dough easy to handle.
2 Place dough on lightly floured surface. Knead about 10 minutes or until smooth and elastic. Place dough in greased bowl; turn greased side up. Cover and let rise in warm place 1 to 1 1/2 hours or until double. (Dough is ready if indentation remains when touched.)
3 Heat oven to 400°F. Lightly grease cookie sheet. Gently push fist into dough to deflate. Divide dough in half. Roll 1 half into 32-inch rope. Shape rope into large U shape, then double-twist the bottom 4 inches of the U shape together. Place crosswise on cookie sheet. Open ends, making a straight line of dough parallel to long side of cookie sheet.
4 Divide remaining half of dough into thirds. Roll 1 part into 5 inch rope; press on menorah for center candle. Roll each remaining part of dough into 10-inch rope; cut each rope into fourths. Press 4 pieces on each side of center candle on menorah, about 1 inch apart, for remaining candles.
5 Brush egg white over dough. Bake about 15 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on cookie sheet. Attach gumdrops to tops of candles, using frosting or toothpicks.

EXPERT TIPS

Expert Tips

It may seem warmer than usual but most "quick-mix" methods combine the flour, yeast and sugar and very warm water (120° to 130°). It is often faster than the traditional method that requires the added step of first dissolving the yeast in warm water (105° to 115°)

To shape gumdrops like flames gently roll and pinch them between fingers or on a heavily sugared surface.

Like other yeast breads, this holiday bread needs time to rise. Be sure to plan ahead.

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Nutrition Information

NUTRITION INFORMATION PER SERVING

Serving Size: 1 Slice

Calories: 210
Calories from Fat: 45 ),

% Daily Value

Total Fat: 5 g; 5 %
(Saturated Fat 3 g, 3 % ),
Cholesterol: 30 mg; 30 %;
Sodium: 290 mg; 290 %;
Total Carbohydrate: 38 g; 38 %
(Dietary Fiber 1 g 1 % ),
Protein: 4 g; 4 %

% Daily Value*:

Vitamin A: 2%;
Vitamin C: 0%;
Calcium: 0%;
Iron: 8%;

Exchanges:

1 1/2 Starch; 1 Fruit; 1 Fat;

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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Posted 7/10/2011 2:14:46 PM REPORT ABUSE squeaks2much said:

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Although I don't use this recipe, I've been using this idea of shaping my challah during Chanukah as a menorah for several years now.

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Posted 11/28/2006 5:04:26 PM REPORT ABUSE Emily Cornell said:

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It is the Best!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Posted 7/7/2006 11:31:02 AM REPORT ABUSE Noneya said:

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I love this recipe! It tastes wonderful, its easy, and it makes our holiday much more fun!Plus it only takes about 30 minutes minus the baking, its terrific! My favorite recipe from betty crockers recipes yet!

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