Gift Christmas Kuchen

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Servings: 2 Difficulty: Advanced
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A festive, aromatic bread studded with citrus peel and warm spices, perfect for holiday gifting.
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Gift Christmas Kuchen

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Difficulty: Advanced
Servings: 2 Calories: 920.8

Description

This Gift Christmas Kuchen is a delightful holiday bread that combines the richness of butter with the bright zest of lemon and orange. Infused with warm spices like mace and coriander, it offers a sophisticated flavor profile that is both comforting and celebratory. The texture is tender and slightly sweet, making it an ideal accompaniment to holiday meals or as a thoughtful homemade gift. Wrapped in ribbon, this bread looks as beautiful as it tastes. It is simple to prepare using common pantry staples, yet yields a result that feels luxurious and special. Perfect for Christmas gatherings, it brings a homemade warmth to any table and serves as a memorable keepsake for friends and family.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350F (177C).
  2. Dissolve yeast and 1 teaspoon sugar in warm water.
  3. Beat 1/2 cup butter in food processor until light.
  4. Gradually add remainder of sugar as you beat butter.
  5. Add lemon and orange peels, mace, coriander and salt.
  6. Add yeast mixture.
  7. Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition, and then milk.
  8. Add enough flour, 1/2 cup at a time, to make soft dough.
  9. Knead dough until elastic and smooth.
  10. Place dough in oiled plastic bag or oiled bowl and turn to coat.
  11. Seal or cover with plastic wrap and let rise at room temperature until doubled, about 1 hour.
  12. Turn out dough on floured surface, punch down and cut into 2 pieces.
  13. Shape each into rectangular loaf and place on greased baking sheet.
  14. Melt remaining 1/4 cup butter and use to lightly brush tops of loaves.
  15. Make paper ribbon strips the width of your gift ribbons and tie the bread loosely with the paper strips; secure with paper clips, leaving enough room for the breads to rise.
  16. Cover the loaves with plastic wrap and let rise in a warm place until doubled, 30-to-40 minutes.
  17. Bake loaves about 30-to-45 minutes.
  18. Remove and place on a rack to cool.
  19. Remove the paper strips.
  20. Replace strips with bright ribbons.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 2

Amount Per Serving
Calories 920.8kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 74.4g115%
Saturated Fat 46.2g231%
Cholesterol 193.5mg65%
Sodium 843.8mg36%
Total Carbohydrate 62.3g21%
Dietary Fiber 3.0g12%
Sugars 30.3g
Protein 5.8g12%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: christmas, kuchen, bread, gift, holiday, citrus, lemon, orange, spiced, baking, yeast, butter, homemade, festive, aromatic, ribbon, present, traditional, sweet, delicate
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