RFCJ RECIPE ARCHIVE
Posted by : BGL Kuchen, Chocolate-Filled - dairy
Serving Size : 10 Preparation Time :3:00 Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method -------- ------------ -------------------------------- 1 Package active dry yeast 1/4 cup warm water (105-115 degrees Farenheit) 3/4 cup milk -- scalded 1/3 cup butter -- softened 1/4 cup sugar 1 teaspoon salt 2 eggs 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate morsels 1/2 cup chopped walnuts 1 egg beaten In small bowl, dissolve yeast in water; set aside. In large bowl, combine scalded milk, butter, sugar and salt; stir until butter melts. Beat in eggs and vanilla extract. Stir in yeast. Gradually add flour, beating well after each addition. Turn dough out onto lightly floured board; knead 8 minutes. Place dough in large greased bowl; turn once. Cover bowl with plastic wrap; let rise in warm place until doubled in bulk (about 1 1/2 hours). If you have a bread machine you could skip the above steps and put everything in the Machine on the manuel dough cycle and then continue with the rest of this recipe Turn dough out onto lightly floured board; knead 1 minute. Roll into 22x14 inch rectangle. Sprinkle semi-sweet chocolate morsels and nuts over dough. Roll up jelly roll style starting with long side; seal seam. Form into ring; seal ends. Place seam side down on cookie sheet. Cut 2/3 way through ring at 1 inch intervals, leaving center intact. Gently twist each section. Cover with plastic wrap; let rise in warm place until doubled in bulk (about 1 hour). Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Brush break with beaten egg. Bake at 350 degrees for 25-30 minutes. Serve warm or at room temperature. Garnish as desired. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Per serving: 269 Calories; 9g Fat (30% calories from fat); 7g Protein; 40g Carbohydrate; 55mg Cholesterol; 296mg Sodium NOTES : Can be made in the Bread Machine
