Russian Easter Bread

Recipe Index:  Seasonal > Easter

Ingredients
7/8 Cup milk
1 1/2 Tablespoons butter
1 Each egg
3/4 Teaspoon salt
1/3 Cup sugar
1 Teaspoon lemon zest
3 Cups bread flour
1 1/2 Teaspoons yeast
1 1/2 tablespoons amaretto
3 tablespoons raisins -- golden or dark ***
3 tablespoons candied cherries -- chopped ***
3 tablespoons candied pineapple -- chopped ***
3 tablespoons almonds -- chopped ***

Directions
Soak the raisins in amaretto (or sherry) for at least 15 minutes.
Drain before adding to the dough.

*** add these ingredients after the first kneading period when the dough has formed a smooth ball.