Schnitzbrot (German Christmas Bread)

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1

   {'id': 'step_0', 'step': 1, 'text': 'Lightly grease three 9x5-inch loaf pans; grease a large bowl. Set aside.'}

2. 2

   {'id': 'step_1', 'step': 2, 'text': 'Dissolve yeast in water in a separate large bowl; set aside until mixture becomes creamy, about 15 minutes. Stir in sugar until combined, then stir in 3 cups flour until well combined.'}

3. 3

   {'id': 'step_2', 'step': 3, 'text': 'Meanwhile, combine prune juice and mincemeat in a medium saucepan over medium heat; bring to a boil, stirring occasionally, about 1 minute. Off heat, stir in prunes, raisins, walnuts, brown sugar, ½ cup butter, and salt.'}

4. 4

   {'id': 'step_3', 'step': 4, 'text': 'Add mincemeat mixture to yeast mixture; gradually stir in remaining 7 cups flour, 1 cup at a time, until well blended and a moist dough forms (you may not need all of the flour).'}

5. 5

   {'id': 'step_4', 'step': 5, 'text': 'Turn out dough onto a floured work surface; knead into a ball. Transfer dough to the greased bowl, cover with a cloth, and set aside in a warm place until doubled in volume, about 1 ½ hours.'}

6. 6

   {'id': 'step_5', 'step': 6, 'text': 'Punch down dough; turn out onto a floured work surface, lightly knead, and return to the bowl. Set aside to rise again, about 1 hour.'}

7. 7

   {'id': 'step_6', 'step': 7, 'text': 'Punch down dough; turn out onto a floured work surface and divide into 3 loaves. Place each loaf into a prepared pan; lightly brush each top with 1 teaspoon butter.'}

8. 8

   {'id': 'step_7', 'step': 8, 'text': 'Cover pans with a clean cloth; set aside to rise until doubled in volume, about 1 hour.'}

9. 9

   {'id': 'step_8', 'step': 9, 'text': 'Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C).'}

10. 10

    {'id': 'step_9', 'step': 10, 'text': 'Bake in the preheated oven for 1 hour. Reduce the oven temperature to 250 degrees F (120 degrees C); continue baking until a toothpick inserted into centers comes out mostly clean, about 30 minutes more. Cool slightly, remove from pans, and cool on wire racks.'}

📊 Nutrition Facts

Per serving (24 servings total)