Chilean Christmas Bread

Chilean Christmas Bread, also known as Pan de Pascua, is a traditional dessert enjoyed during the holiday season in Chile. It is a rich and flavorful bread, filled with raisins, candied fruit, and warm spices. The bread is often served with a cup of hot chocolate or a glass of Chilean wine.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 190 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 13.

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Chilean Christmas Bread

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: Chilean Courses: Bread, Breakfast, Dessert Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 30 min Cook Time 40 min Rest Time 120 min Total Time 3 hrs 10 mins

Servings: 8 Calories: 2560

Best Season: Winter

Ingredients

Servings

• 3 cup All-purpose flour
• ¹⁄₂ cup Granulated sugar
• ¹⁄₄ cup Unsalted butter
• 1 packet Active dry yeast
• ¹⁄₄ cup Warm water
• ¹⁄₄ cup Milk
• 2 large Eggs
• ¹⁄₂ cup Raisins
• ¹⁄₂ cup Candied fruit
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Vanilla extract
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Ground cinnamon
• ¹⁄₄ teaspoon Salt
• to taste for dusting Powdered sugar

Instructions

1. Dissolve the yeast in warm water and let it sit for 5 minutes.
2. In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, butter, milk, eggs, raisins, candied fruit, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and salt.
3. Add the yeast mixture to the bowl and mix until a dough forms.
4. Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 5 minutes, or until smooth and elastic.
5. Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a clean cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for 1 hour.
6. Punch down the dough and shape it into a round loaf.
7. Place the loaf on a greased baking sheet and let it rise for another 30 minutes.
8. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
9. Bake the bread for 40 minutes, or until golden brown.
10. Remove from the oven and let it cool on a wire rack.
11. Dust the bread with powdered sugar before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 8

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 320kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 10g16%

Total Carbohydrate 50g17%

Sugars 20g

Protein 6g12%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.