Italian Burgundy Wine Sweet Bread Recipes

ITALIAN SWEET BREAD

Steps:

• In bread machine pan, place the first 7 ingredients in order suggested by manufacturer. Select dough setting (check dough after 5 minutes of mixing; add 1 to 2 tablespoons of water or flour if needed)., When the cycle is completed, turn dough onto a floured surface. Divide in half. Shape each portion into a ball; flatten slightly. Place in 2 greased 9-in. round baking pans. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 45 minutes., Beat egg and water; brush over the dough. Sprinkle with Italian seasoning if desired. Bake at 350° until golden brown, 20-25 minutes. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool.

ITALIAN BURGUNDY WINE SWEET BREAD

Steps:

• Place raisins in cold water and bring to boil, then drain.
• Measure raisins after draining.
• Cream butter, sugar and shortening.
• Beat in eggs one at a time.
• Add sifted dry ingredients alternately with wine.
• (Batter will turn a grayish color- no problem, it looks normal when baked).
• Stir in raisins and nuts.
• Bake in 3 greased and floured 9x5x3 loaf pans at 350 degrees for 50 minutes.
• Cool in pans 10 minutes before turning out to cool on wire racks.
• Just before serving, sift powdered sugar over top of bread.
• Note: I like to bake these in mini foil pans (cooking time will need to be adjusted) and use them as a part of my cookie tray to give to friends at Christmas.

BURGUNDY BREAD

Steps:

• Preheat broiler.
• In a small saucepan over medium-high, heat the olive oil, than saute the garlic.
• Stir in the wine and hot sauce, then remove from the heat and whip vigorously until the mixture does not separate.
• Using a basting or pastry brush, generously coat the cut sides of the bread with the wine mixture.
• Place on a flat baking sheet and sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese.
• Broil, about 6-inches from the element, about 5 minutes, until golden brown.
• Slice and serve immediately.

MOIST ITALIAN SWEET BREAD

Steps:

• In a small saucepan, combine the first four ingredients. Cook and stir over medium heat until butter is melted. Remove from the heat; cool to 110° to 115°., In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add the butter mixture, eggs, extracts, nuts and cherries and 4 cups of flour. Beat until smooth. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough. , Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour. , Punch dough down; divide into thirds. Shape each portion into an oval loaf; place in three greased and floured 8x4-in. loaf pans. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 45 minutes. , Bake at 350° for 60-65 minutes or until golden brown. Cover loosely with foil if top browns too quickly. Remove from pan to wire racks to cool. , In a small bowl, beat icing ingredients until smooth; drizzle over cooled loaves.