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	* Exported from MasterCook * Festive Fruit Soda Bread Recipe By : Serving Size : 24 Preparation Time :0:00 Categories : Volume 3-11 Nov. 2000 Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method -------- ------------ -------------------------------- 3 cups warm water 3/4 cup golden raisins 3/4 cup pitted dates -- chopped 3/4 cup dried figs -- chopped 4 cups all-purpose flour 1/3 cup sugar 2 teaspoons baking powder 1 1/2 teaspoons salt 1 teaspoon baking soda 3 tablespoons butter -- chilled & cut in small pieces 1 1/2 cups buttermilk -- low-fat 1 teaspoon grated orange rind 1 teaspoon grated lemon rind 1 large egg Cooking spray 2 teaspoons yellow cornmeal 2 teaspoons 1% low-fat milk 1 tablespoon sugar Combine the first 4 ingredients in a bowl; let stand for 30 minutes. Drain and set aside. Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Lightly spoon flour into dry measuring cups, and level with a knife. Combine flour and next 4 ingredients (flour through baking soda) in a large bowl; cut in butter with a pastry blender or 2 knives until the mixture resembles coarse meal. (Flour mixture and butter can also be combine in a food processor; pulse until the mixture resembles coarse meal.) Add reserved fruit; toss well to combine. Make a well in center of mixture. Combine the buttermilk, orange rind, lemon rind, and egg in a bowl, and stir with a whisk. Add to flour mixture. Stir just until moist. Let stand 2 minutes. Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface; kenad lightly for 1 minute with floured hands. Divide the dough in half; shape each half into an 8 X 4 inch oval loaf. Place the loaves on a baking sheet coated with cooking spray and sprinkled with cornmeal. Make 1 lengthwise cut 1/4 inch deep across the top of each loaf using a sharp knife. Brush the loaves with 2 teaspoons milk; sprinkle with 1 tablespoon sugar. Bake at 375 degrees for 30 minutes. Reduce the over temeprature to 350 degrees (do not remove the bread from the oven); bake and additional 25 minutes or until loaves are browned on the bottom and sound hollow when tapped. REmoved the loaves from pan, and cool on a wire rack. Contributed to the FareShare Gazette by Keri; 25 November, 2000. <http://fareshare.net> Description: "FareShare Gazette Nov2000" Source: "Cooking Light, November 2000, Page 140" Yield: "2 loaves" - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Per serving: 158 Calories (kcal); 2g Total Fat; (11% calories from fat); 3g Protein; 33g Carbohydrate; 12mg Cholesterol; 262mg Sodium Food Exchanges: 1 Grain(Starch); 0 Lean Meat; 0 Vegetable; 1 Fruit; 1/2 Fat; 0 Other Carbohydrates NOTES : This is similar to stollen, Germany's traditional Christmas yeast bread. But it's a lot easier and less time-consuming to make. * Exported from MasterCook * Frosted Cherry Pie Recipe By : Serving Size : 1 Preparation Time :0:00 Categories : Volume 3-11 Nov. 2000 Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method -------- ------------ -------------------------------- 20 ounces pitted sweetened cherries -- (1 can) 4 teaspoons cornstarch 2 tablespoons sugar 2 tablespoons maraschino cherry juice or 2 - 3 drops almond flavoring and 2 tablespoons hot water 1 teaspoon lemon juice -- (1 to 2) Few drops red food coloring Pastry for double crust pie 1/2 cup sifted powdered sugar Orange juice 1/4 cup slivered toasted almonds Drain cherries, reserving juice. Mix the juice smoothly with the cornstarch and sugar, cook and stir until clear. Add maraschino juice, lemon juice, a few drops of food coloring and the cherries. Taste and add a little more sugar if you wish. Cool. Spread in prepared bottom pie shell after sprinkling it lightly with flour. Cover with top pastry, and bake at 425 F for 35 - 40 minutes or until golden. Cool to warm. Mix powdered sugar with a very little orange juice to form a thing glaze type frosting, and spread over the top. Sprinkle with slivered almonds; then cool completely before serving. The Recipe Haven <http://www.members.home.net/neris/havenhome.htm> MC formatted by Hallie. Contributed to the FareShare Gazette by Neris; 18 November, 2000. <http://fareshare.net> - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Per serving: 333 Calories (kcal); trace Total Fat; (0% calories from fat); trace Protein; 85g Carbohydrate; 0mg Cholesterol; 2mg Sodium Food Exchanges: 1/2 Grain(Starch); 0 Lean Meat; 0 Vegetable; 0 Fruit; 0 Fat; 5 Other Carbohydrates

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