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Fruit Kuchen 01

Fruit Kuchen 01 is built on Flour, Sugar, Yeast, Salt, and Milk. Keep it handy for the next time you cook it.

Ingredients

• 4 1/2 cup
• 1/3 cup
• 2 pkg
• 1 tsp
• 3/4 cup
• 1/2 cup
• 1/3 cup

Method (preview)

1. 1

   In bowl, combine 1 1/2 cups flour, sugar, undissolved yeast, and salt. Heat milk, water, and butter until warm (105 F to 115 F).

2. 2

   Gradually add to dry ingredients; beat 2 minutes at medium speed ofelectric mixer, scraping bowl occasionally.

3. 3

   Add eggs and 1/2 cup flour; beat 2 minutes at high speed.

4. 4

   Stir in enough remaining flour to make a stiff batter; grease top.

5. 5

   Cover tightly with plastic wrap; refrigerate 2 hours or up to 2 days.

6. 6

   Remove dough from refrigerator.

7. 7

   Punch dough down.

8. 8

   Remove dough to lightly floured surface; divide in half.

9. 9

   For the fresh fruit kuchen: Roll dough out to 15 x 10-inch rectangle.

10. 10

    Place on large greased baking sheet.

11. 11

    Cut fresh fruit (such as peaches) into 1-inch slices to measure 3 cups.

12. 12

    Arrange in lengthwise rows on dough.

13. 13

    Sprinkle Crumb Topping between rows of fruit.

14. 14

    Cover; let rise in warm place until doubled in size, 20 to 40 minutes.

15. 15

    Bake at 375F for 20 minutes or until done.

16. 16

    Remove from pan; let cool on wire rack.

17. 17

    Brush fruit with melted apricot jelly or sieved apricot jam and/or drizzle with Almond Icing (recipe follows).

18. 18

    Cut in 3 tablespoons softened butter or margarine until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.