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4 c. all-purpose flour, divided 1/2 c. sugar 1 (1/4 oz.) pkg. RapidRise yeast 1 tsp. salt 1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon 1/2 c. butter 1/2 c. milk 1 tsp. vanilla extract 2 eggs 3 egg yolks, divided 2/3 c. chopped candied fruit 1/2 c. golden raisins 1 tsp. grated lemon Preheat oven to 325°F. Butter large bowl; set aside. Butter an 8-inch round cake pan. Line inside of pan with double layer of heavy-duty foil so that foil extends 2-inches above top edge. Secure ends with paper clips. Butter inside of foil. In large bowl, combine 2 1/2 cups flour, sugar, yeast, salt and cinnamon. In a pot, heat butter, milk, 1/2 cup water and vanilla over low heat until warm (120°F to 130°F). Add butter mixture to flour mixture. At medium-high speed, beat until combined. Beat in eggs and 2 yolks, one at a time. Stir in candied fruit, raisins and zest. Beat in remaining flour, 1/2 cup at a time, until soft, wet dough forms. Transfer to buttered bowl; cover and let rest 10 minutes. Transfer dough to pan. Cover and let rise in warm place until dough has doubled, about 1 hour. Beat remaining yolk with 1 teaspoon water; brush over dough. Cut 1/2-inch deep X across center. Bake 55 minutes or until toothpick inserted into center comes out clean. Cool on rack 10 minutes. Remove from pan; cool completely on rack. |
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