Ingredients
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3
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1
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2
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1
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1
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10
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2
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4
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1 1/2
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2
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1
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1/4
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1
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1/4
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Directions
Traditional Coffee Cake, This recipe is from my MIL This is a yeast bread (German name: Schneeben) she has been making for all her family for years It is loved by one and all This has been passed down for at least 3 generations The original recipe was some of this and some of that, and hands-on instruction to add until it looks like this It’s been revised by my DH after a helpful review and some experimentation
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Steps
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1
Done
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Scald Milk and Shortening. to Do This, Bring Milk Almost to a Boil Over Low-Medium Heat and Then Stir in the Shortening to Melt It. Set Aside to Cool Until Lukewarm. |
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2
Done
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Dissolve Yeast in Lukewarm Water and Add 1 T Sugar. |
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3
Done
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When Yeast Is Foamy and the Milk Is Lukewarm Add the Yeast Mixture to the Milk. |
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4
Done
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Add 4 C Flour and Salt. |
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5
Done
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Beat Well, Cover and Set in Warm Place Until Double in Size. It Should Be the Texture of Thick Pancake Batter. (this Is a Step in Old Recipes Known as the Sponge, Used to Cultivate the Yeast.). |
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6
Done
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Punch Down. Add Beaten Eggs, 1&1/2 C Sugar, Raisins, and Orange Rind. |
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7
Done
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Add Just Enough Flour, Approx 4-5 Cups, to Make Soft Dough Just Stiff Enough to Knead.(this Is a Judgement Call About How Much Is Enough). |
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8
Done
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Knead For at Least 5 Minutes, Using Remaining Flour to Coat Surfaces Until Dough Becomes Elastic Enough to Handle (might Need a Little More). |
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9
Done
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Let Rise Until Double Again and Punch Down. |
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10
Done
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Make Into Five Round Loaves and Put Into Greased Pie Pans. |
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11
Done
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Spread With Melted Butter on Top and Sprinkle With Cinnamon and Sugar Mixture. |
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12
Done
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Let Rise Again. |
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13
Done
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Bake @375 Degrees F For 35 Min or Until Done. If It Browns Too Quickly, Turn Oven Down to 300 F Midway Through Baking. |
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14
Done
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When Cool, Slice 1/2 Inch Thick to Serve. Great Toasted! |
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15
Done
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Same Dough Recipe Without Citrus Rind Makes Good Cinnamon Rolls. |
