Ingredients
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1 1/2
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2
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2
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1
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1
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2
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4 - 4 1/2
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1
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1/4
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Directions
St. Joseph’s Day Bread,Posted by request. This bread is usually made once a year to celebrate St. Joseph’s Day (March 19th). Prep time includes all kneading/rising time (approx. 2 1/2 hours).,The bread is very tasty, however there is an error in the amount of yeast to use. It says 2 (2 ounce) packages. I think it should read 2 packages.,Posted by request. This bread is usually made once a year to celebrate St. Joseph’s Day (March 19th). Prep time includes all kneading/rising time (approx. 2 1/2 hours).
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Steps
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1
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In a Small Bowl, Combine the Water, Yeast, Shortening, Sugar, Oil and Salt. |
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2
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Let Stand For 5 Minutes. |
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3
Done
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in a Large Mixer Bowl, Put 2 1/2 Cups of the Flour, Add Liquid (yeast) Mixture. |
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4
Done
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Beat by Hand or on Low Speed of Electric Mixer Until All Ingredients Are Well Blended. |
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5
Done
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Stir in as Much of the Remaining Flour as You Can Mix in With a Spoon. |
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6
Done
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Turn Dough Out Onto a Lightly Floured Surface. |
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7
Done
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Knead in Enough of the Remaining Flour to Make a Moderately Stiff Dough That Is Smooth and Elastic (about 6-8 Minutes of Kneading). |
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8
Done
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Shape Dough Into a Ball and Place It Into a Lightly Greased Bowl. |
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9
Done
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Turn Dough Once to Grease All Surfaces. |
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10
Done
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Cover the Bowl, and Let the Dough Rise in a Warm Place Until Doubled (about 40-60 Minutes). |
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11
Done
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Punch Down Dough, and Divide It Into 6 Equal Pieces. |
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12
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Cover It and Let It Rest For 10 Minutes. |
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13
Done
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Roll Each Piece (by Hand) Into a 12 Inch Long Rope. |
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14
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Using 3 Ropes For Each Loaf, Braid the Dough and Secure the Ends of the Braid by Tucking the Ends Underneath. |
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15
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Place the Braids on Greased Baking Sheets. |
