GOLDEN SANTA BREAD

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A friend of mine shared this fun idea. She made it with purchased frozen dough, and I use a family bread recipe. The finished loaf looks complicated. but it's actually simple to create. -Vicki Melies, Elkhorn, Nebraska

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 55m

Yield 1 loaf (18 servings).

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 to 4-1/2 cups bread flour
1/2 cup sugar
2 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
1/2 cup 2% milk
1/4 cup water
1/4 cup butter, cubed
2 large eggs, room temperature
2 raisins
2 large egg yolks
2 to 3 drops red food coloring

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine 2 cups flour, sugar, yeast and salt. In a small saucepan, heat milk, water and butter to 120°-130°. Add to dry ingredients; beat just until moistened. Beat in eggs until smooth. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a stiff dough. , Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, 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., Preheat oven to 350°. Punch dough down. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; divide into 2 portions, 1 slightly larger than the other. , Shape the larger portion into an elongated triangle with rounded corners for Santa's head and hat. , Divide the smaller portion in half. Shape and flatten 1 half into a beard. Place beard over face; using a sharp knife, cut deep slits to resemble hair. , Use the remaining dough for the mustache, nose, eyebrows, hat pompom and brim. Shape a portion of dough into a mustache; flatten and place on face over beard. Using sharp knife, cut slits to resemble hair. Place a small ball above mustache for nose. With scissors, cut 2 slits for eyes; insert raisins into slits. Form another small portion of dough into eyebrows; flatten and place above eyes. Roll out a narrow piece of dough to create a hat brim; position below hat. Fold tip of hat over and add dough ball for pompom. If desired, using scissors or sharp knife, cut small lines along edges of brim and pompom to resemble fur., In separate small bowls, beat each egg yolk. Add red food coloring to 1 yolk; carefully brush over hat. Brush plain yolk over remaining dough., Cover loosely with foil. Bake 15 minutes. Uncover; bake until golden brown, 10-12 minutes longer. Cool on a wire rack.

attaur rehman
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This golden santa bread was a big hit at my Christmas party. It was moist, flavorful, and the orange glaze was the perfect finishing touch. I will definitely be making this bread again.


Brian Chogo
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I thought this bread was a bit bland.


Ay Miker
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This bread is so moist and flavorful, and the orange glaze is the perfect finishing touch. It's a beautiful and delicious bread that's perfect for any occasion.


Sup3r_M0nk3y 666
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Not as flavorful as I expected.


Efaf Noby
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This golden santa bread is a must-try for any holiday gathering. It's easy to make, looks impressive, and tastes delicious. I highly recommend it!


Suji Sujitharan
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The bread was a little dry, but the glaze helped.


Ahmed Fayyaz504
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This bread was a big hit at my holiday party. It was moist, flavorful, and had a beautiful golden crust. The orange glaze was the perfect finishing touch. I will definitely be making this bread again.


Alicia Seay
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A bit too sweet for my taste.


Jayden Eder
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I followed the recipe exactly and my bread turned out perfectly. It was moist, flavorful, and the glaze was the perfect finishing touch. I will definitely be making this bread again.


melena mercado
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Loved the citrus flavor of the glaze.


HN Studio official
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This bread is beautiful and festive, perfect for a Christmas party or gift. The flavor is subtle and slightly sweet, with a hint of orange. The texture is moist and fluffy.


Khan Zaman
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Easy to make and delicious!


Miley Boyer
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This golden santa bread was a hit at our Christmas party! It was so moist and flavorful, and the orange glaze added a perfect touch of sweetness. I'll definitely be making this again next year.