Step by Step Method with Pictures:
2. Mix everything well and then add in the Yeast. Let it get activated allow it to rest for 10 mins. In another mixing bowl add in the remaining sugar and butter. Cream both together.
4. Spread it out using a rolling pin and then add in the tutti frutti. Roll it up.
5. And then shape it to form a round shape. Grease the dough with oil and allow it to proof up for 1 ½ hours. After proofing knead the dough once again. Next place a parchment paper on a baking tray.
6. Place the bread on the baking tray brush it with milk set it aside for another 30 mins. Sprinkle some sugar on the top. Preheat the oven at 180 Deg C for 10 mins and then bake it at 180 Deg for 30 mins. After baking brush, the top with melted butter once again.
Yummy Christmas bread is now ready to be served.
📖 Recipe
Christmas bread
Standard 1 cup measures 240 ml
Equipment
- Oven
Ingredients
- Warm Milk – ¼ cup
- Warm Water – ⅛ cup
- Sugar – 3 tbsp
- Instant Dry Yeast- 1 tsp
- Butter – 2 tbsp
- All-purpose Flour – 1 ¼ cup
- Salt a pinch
- Tutti Frutti – ¼ cup
Instructions
- In a bowl add in luke warm milk and then warm water. To this add in the 1 tbsp of sugar.
- Mix everything well and then add in the Yeast. Let it get activated allow it to rest for 10 mins. In another mixing bowl add in the remaining sugar and butter. Cream both together.
- Next add in the all-purpose flour and then add in the yeast and milk mixture.
- Knead well for a minimum of 8 – 10 mins. The dough should be very soft.
- Spread it out using a rolling pin and then add in the tutti frutti. Roll it up.
- And then shape it to form a round shape. Grease the dough with oil and allow it to proof up for 1 ½ hours. After proofing knead the dough once again. Next place a parchment paper on a baking tray.
- Place the bread on the baking tray brush it with milk set it aside for another 30 mins. Sprinkle some sugar on the top. Preheat the oven at 180 Deg C for 10 mins and then bake it at 180 Deg for 30 mins. After baking brush, the top with melted butter once again.
Notes
- The baking time may vary from oven to oven and hence keep a check after 20 mins.
- Keep good for 3 days. Store in refrigerator.
- Allow the bread to cool completely before slicing.
- Use a serrated knife for slicing the bread.
- Knead the bread well for a neat and smooth top.I am still in the learning stage.
Rafeeda AR
What an amazing bread, so apt for the festivities! I love these breads that you get at bakeries... Yours looks so good...
Saraswathi Ganeshan
These are awesome! I swear, these would have tasted better than store bought one!
Amara’s cooking
Love the bread and simplicity of the recipe Sharmila, that's a perfect one for Christmas. Will give it a try soon.
Srivalli
The bread has turned out so good sharmila, love the colourful stuff!