- Source:
- D.M. Rodgers
- Ingredients
- 2 cups (475 ml) all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup (125 ml) sugar
- 2 pkg active dry yeast
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) lukewarm water
- 1/2 cup (125 ml) milk
- 1/2 cup (125 ml) butter
- 4 eggs
- 1 tsp (5 ml) almond extract or vanilla
- 1/2 cup (125 ml) chopped mixed candied fruits
- 1/3 cup (80 ml) seedless raisins
- Vodka syrup*
- Preparation
- Mix 1 cup (225 ml) of flour, sugar, yeast, and lukewarm water in a large bowl.
- Let stand. Combine milk and butter in a saucepan.
- Heat over low heat until liquid is lukewarm. Gradually add
- liquid mixtures to dry ingredients and beat with an electric mixer
- at medium speed for 1 minute, scraping bowl once in a while.
- Add eggs, almond extract, and 1/2 of the flour.
- Beat at high speed for 1-2 minutes.
- Add remaining flour and turn onto floured board.
- Knead for 8-10 minutes--until smooth and elastic.
- Shape into a ball and place in a greased bowl.
- Cover and let rise in a warm place until it has doubled in bulk--for about 1 hour.
- Stir in candied fruit and raisins.
- Turn into a greased and floured tube pan. Let rise, uncovered, in a warm
- place for 30-40 minutes. (Drafts should be avoided.)
- Bake at 350 degrees (175 C.) F. for 35 minutes or until done.
- Before removing from pan, prick surface of cake with a fork and pour vodka syrup over cake.
- *To make Vodka Syrup:
- Combine 1/2 cup (125 ml) sugar, 1/2 cup (125 ml) water, and 1/4 cup
- vodka in a saucepan and bring to a boil.
- Comments
- I've not tried this recipe. I found it while searching for another recipe.
Good luck.
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