Steps:
- 1. Soften yeast in lukewarm water. (Use warm water for dry yeast.)
- 2. Pour scalded milk over sugar, salt and butter.
- 3. Cool to lukewarm.
- 4. Stir in 1 cup flour and eggs.
- 5. Add softened yeast and oats.
- 6. Combine 1/4 cup flour and candied fruits; stir to coat fruits evenly with flour.
- 7. Add to dough; mix well.
- 8. Stir in enough more flour to make a soft dough.
- 9. Turn out on lightly floured board or canvas; knead until smooth and satiny, about 10 minutes.
- 10. Round dough into ball; place in greased bowl; brush lightly with melted shortening.
- 11. Cover and let rise in warm place until double in size, about 1 hour.
- 12. Punch dough down; cover; let rest 10 minutes.
- 13. Divide dough in half.
- 14. From one half, pinch off 17 pieces of dough; shape to form balls.
- 15. Arrange balls in the shape of a Christmas tree on greased cookie sheet.
- 16. Brush lightly with melted butter.
- 17. Repeat with other half of dough.
- 18. Cover; let rise in warm place until nearly double in size, about 1 hour.
- 19. Bake at 375 for about 20 minutes.
- 20. Decorate with confectioners\' sugar frosting and candied citron.
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Charlotte McNamara
[email protected]Overall, this is a great coffee cake recipe. I'll definitely be making it again.
Awais khan 1996
[email protected]This coffee cake was a bit too dense for my liking. I think I'll try using a different recipe next time.
lahbib bohadi
[email protected]The crumb topping on this coffee cake was a bit dry. I think I'll add a little more butter next time.
Precious Ilechukwu
[email protected]This coffee cake is a bit too sweet for my taste. I'll try reducing the amount of sugar next time.
eric kwame
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of coffee cake, but this one changed my mind. It's so moist and flavorful.
Abubakar Imran
[email protected]This is the perfect coffee cake to serve at a brunch or special occasion.
Sarvan Kumar
[email protected]I made this coffee cake for a bake sale and it sold out in minutes. Everyone loved it!
Kelsie Cull
[email protected]This coffee cake is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth it. It's so impressive-looking and delicious.
Ramzan Bhatti
[email protected]I'm allergic to nuts, so I used sunflower seeds in the streusel topping. It was still delicious!
Jennifer Lopes
[email protected]This coffee cake is a great way to use up leftover cranberries. I always have a few bags in my freezer.
md Jomir
[email protected]I love the festive look of this coffee cake. It's perfect for Christmas morning.
Ahmed Tijjani Abubakar
[email protected]This coffee cake is a great way to start the day. It's so light and fluffy.
Multzam Gujjar
[email protected]I'm not a big baker, but this coffee cake was so simple to make. I'm so glad I tried it!
Scott Mcclure
[email protected]I love how easy this coffee cake is to make. I can always count on it turning out perfect.
PENNY English
[email protected]This is the best coffee cake I've ever had! The streusel topping is amazing and the cake is so moist and flavorful.
pabel jh
[email protected]I've made this coffee cake several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's the perfect combination of sweet and savory.
Home of the Gilmores
[email protected]This Christmas tree coffee cake was a huge hit at my holiday party! It was so easy to make and turned out so festive. Everyone loved it.