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Ingredients
Bread:
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4 cups all-purpose flour
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3 eggs
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3 eggs, separated
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⅔ cup white sugar
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1 tablespoon warm water
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2 (.25 ounce) packages dry yeast
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1 orange, zested
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1 lime, zested
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1 pinch salt
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½ cup butter, softened
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1 tablespoon butter, softened
Topping:
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½ cup white sugar
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¼ cup butter
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¼ cup all-purpose flour
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20 candied citrus peels
Directions
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Prepare bread: Mix flour, eggs, egg yolks, sugar, water, dry yeast, orange zest, lime zest, and salt in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with a dough hook. Add 1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon butter; mix until dough is elastic and shiny, about 5 minutes.
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Form dough into a ball. Cover and let rise in a warm place for 45 minutes.
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Punch down dough gently; roll into a long cylinder. Join the ends of the cylinder together in the shape of an oval ring. Place ring on a greased baking sheet; cover and let rise in a warm place for 45 minutes.
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Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
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Whisk eggs whites in a small bowl. Brush egg whites evenly over dough.
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Prepare topping: Mix sugar and butter in a small bowl with your fingers to form a paste. Add enough flour to give paste the consistency of Play-Doh; divide into 5 or 6 balls. Place each ball between two 3-inch squares of parchment paper. Press with the bottom of a 1-cup measuring cup to make circles about 1/8 inch thick.
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Space circles evenly around dough ring. Arrange candied citrus peels on top of dough.
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Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, about 20 minutes. Cool for 20 minutes before slicing.
Cook’s Note
Don't worry too much if you do not see much change in the dough, especially in cold climates.
You do not need to use all 3 egg whites to brush the dough. If your paste is too dry in Step 6, you may add 1 teaspoon of egg white.
Use candied citrus peels in two or three different colors if available.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
397 | Calories |
16g | Fat |
57g | Carbs |
8g | Protein |
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 12 | |
Calories 397 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat 16g | 20% |
Saturated Fat 9g | 44% |
Cholesterol 126mg | 42% |
Sodium 138mg | 6% |
Total Carbohydrate 57g | 21% |
Dietary Fiber 2g | 6% |
Total Sugars 20g | |
Protein 8g | 17% |
Vitamin C 1mg | 1% |
Calcium 26mg | 2% |
Iron 3mg | 15% |
Potassium 110mg | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.