Ingredients
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1
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1/4
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1/2
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1/4
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2
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2
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5 1/2 - 6
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1
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1
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1/4
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1
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1/2
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1
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Directions
Vanocka – Vnoka – Czech Christmas Bread, The vanocka is part of the Christmas holidays in Czechoslovakia, whether made at home or bought in a store At one time in history, vnoka could only be made by a baker who was a guild craftsman Preparing a vanocka isn’t simple and therefore a variety of customs were once followed in preparing, braiding and baking the dough to ensure success The woman of the house had to mix the dough while wearing a white apron and kerchief, she shouldn’t talk, and she was supposed to jump up and down while the dough was rising Another old custom was to bake in a coin (much like a King cake) The person who found it in their slice was assured of health and wealth for all of the following year A burnt or ripped vanocka was a bad omen Preparation time approximate
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Steps
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1
Done
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Soften Yeast in Warm Water. |
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2
Done
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in a Mixer Bowl, Beat Together Sugar, Margarine, and Salt. |
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3
Done
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Add Eggs and Beat Well. |
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4
Done
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Beat in 1 Cup of Flour. |
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5
Done
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Beat in Milk, Lemon Peel, Mace, and Yeast Mixture. |
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6
Done
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Stir in as Much Remaining Flour as You Can With a Spoon. |
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7
Done
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Stir in Raisins and Nuts. |
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8
Done
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Turn Out Onto Floured Surface. |
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9
Done
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Knead in Enough of the Remaining Flour to Make a Moderately Soft Dough That Is Smooth and Elastic (3-5 Minutes Total). |
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10
Done
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Place in a Lightly Greased Bowl; Turn Once to Grease Surface. |
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11
Done
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Cover, Let Rise in Warm Place Till Double; Divide in Half. |
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12
Done
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Divide One Portion of the Dough Into Fourths For the Bottom Braid. |
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13
Done
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Cover and Let Rest 10 Minutes. |
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14
Done
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Meanwhile, Divide the Remaining Dough Into 5 Portions For the Other Two Layers of the Dough. |
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15
Done
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Cover Those Portions and Set Aside. |
