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Christopsomo Tis Kirias Zinis

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Submitted by kriezel

A sweet and spiced fruit bread.

YIELD

3 loaves

PREP

90 min

COOK

70 min

READY

24 hrs

Ingredients

4 ½ 1.1
2 ¼ 532
CUPS ML SUGAR
3 45
TABLESPOONS ML CINNAMON
freshly ground
1 15
TABLESPOON ML STAR ANISE
ground
1 15
TABLESPOON ML CORIANDER
freshly ground
2 1E+1
TEASPOONS ML CLOVES
freshly ground
3 3
EACH EACH ORANGES
6 6
EACH EACH TANGERINES *
2 ½ 591
CUPS ML CURRANTS
dried
1 237
1 237
CUP ML OLIVE OIL
mild
Starter dough
4 4
EACH EACH YEAST, ACTIVE DRY
packages *
½ 2.5
TEASPOON ML SUGAR
½ 118
CUP ML WATER
just above body temperature, warm
4 946
CUPS ML ALL-PURPOSE FLOUR
plus extra for kneading

Directions

Make the flavoring addition first.

Combine the semolina flour, sugar, cinnamon, anise, coriander, and cloves in a bowl and add the finely grated zests of the oranges and tangerines.

Squeeze some of the oranges and tangerines.

Squeeze some of the oranges and tangerines to obtain 1¼ cups juice.

Use half this juice to soak the currants and raisins for a minimum of 1 hour, preferably overnight.

Put the remaining juice in a pan with the olive oil.

Heat until almost boiling. Pour this into a bowl with the semolina and spice mixture and stir.

Cover and leave overnight until needed.

Next day, combine the dried yeast with the sugar and hot water in a cup.

Put the flour in a bowl, making a well in the center.

Pour in the yeast mixture.

Squeeze ⅔ cup more orange and tangerine juice, warm it, and add.

Work to a smooth dough, adding more water and warm juice if necessary.

Put the dough into an oiled bowl, cover with a cloth, and leave to rise in a warm place until almost doubled in size - about an hour.

Punch down the dough in a bowl.

Combine the drained currants and raisins with the semolina and spice mixture and, working with your hands, combine with the dough.

Turn the dough onto a floured surface and knead for 10 minutes, adding more flour if the dough is sticky.

Divide the dough into three equal pieces.

Oil 3 loaf pans, each 1½ quart capacity.

Shape each piece to fit the length of the pan and fit them in, so the corners are well filled.

Cover with a cloth and leave to rise in a warm place until almost double in size - another hour.

Bake in an oven preheated to 350℉ (180℃) for 1 hour and 10 minutes or more; the loaves should be rich brown color and make a hollow sound when the unmolded bread is thumped on the bottom.

Leave on a rack to cool.

The bread will keep for at least 3 weeks.

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 737g (26.0 oz)
Amount per Serving
Calories 2272 23% from fat
 % Daily Value *
Total Fat 59g 90%
Saturated Fat 8g 41%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Sodium 17mg 1%
Total Carbohydrate 134g 134%
Dietary Fiber 18g 73%
Sugars g
Protein 81g
Vitamin A 9% Vitamin C 302%
Calcium 24% Iron 103%
* based on a 2,000 calorie diet How is this calculated?
Low Cholesterol, Cholesterol-Free, Trans-fat Free, High Fiber, Very low in sodium, Low Sodium
 

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