Subj : Top 10 Easter Grub - 06
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From : Dave Drum
Date : Sat Mar 30 2024 16:20:00

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      Title: Italian Ricotta Easter Bread
 Categories: Breads, Cheese
      Yield: 18 servings
 
    3/4 c  Butter flavored shortening;
           - room temp
  1 1/2 c  Sugar
      3 lg Eggs; room temp
      3 lg Egg yolks; room temp
      1 c  Whole milk ricotta cheese
      1 ts Almond extract
      6 c  A-P flour
      1 tb Baking powder
      1 ts Salt
    1/2 c  Milk

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  1 1/2 c  Confectioners' sugar
      3 tb Milk
    1/2 ts Almond extract
           Sliced toasted almonds
           +=OR=+
           Assorted sprinkles
 
  Set oven @ 350ºF/175ºC.
  
  Cream shortening and sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7
  minutes. Add eggs and egg yolks, 1 at a time, beating
  well after each addition. Beat in ricotta and extract.
  In another bowl, whisk 5 cups flour, baking powder and
  salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with milk,
  beating well after each addition. Stir in final 1 cup
  flour by hand.
  
  Turn onto a lightly floured surface; divide into thirds.
  Roll each into an 18" rope. Place ropes on a parchment
  lined baking sheet and braid. Pinch ends to seal; tuck
  under braid. Bake until a toothpick inserted in center
  comes out clean, 45-55 minutes (do not overbake). Remove
  to wire rack to cool.
  
  Meanwhile, beat confectioners' sugar, milk and extract
  until smooth. Brush on bread while still warm; top with
  sliced almonds or sprinkles.
  
  Tina Mirilovich, Johnstown, Pennsylvania
  
  Makes: 18 servings
  
  RECIPE FROM: https://www.tasteofhome.com
  
  Uncle Dirty Dave's Archives
 
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.... If you're going to batter fry a thing, it might as well be a fish.
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