MARTHA WASHINGTON'S FAN
Easter morning would not be the same at our house without this bread. The impressive loaves also make nice Christmas gifts.-Susan Peck, Springfield, Missouri
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 1h
Yield 3 loaves (10 slices each)
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine 2 cups flour, sugar, dry milk, yeast and salt. Add butter and water; beat on low for 2 minutes. Add eggs; beat on high for 2 minutes. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough. , Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl; turn once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour. , Turn onto a lightly floured surface; divide into thirds. Roll one portion into a 20x6-in. rectangle, with a short side facing you. Brush top two-thirds of dough with 1 tablespoon melted butter. In a bowl, combine the coconut, pecans and brown sugar; blend in 3 tablespoons butter. Sprinkle a third of the mixture over buttered portion of dough. Starting at the plain short side, fold dough over half of filling; fold over again. Pinch edges and end to seal., Place on a greased baking sheet with folded edge facing away from you. With scissors, cut into eight strips to within 1 in. from folded edge. Separate strips slightly; twist to allow filling to show. Pinch ends into points. Repeat with remaining dough and filling to make two more fans. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 45 minutes. , Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool. Combine icing ingredients; drizzle over fans.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 250 calories, Fat 12g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 39mg cholesterol, Sodium 186mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.
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Muddasir Satti
[email protected]Two thumbs up!
Ms Salama
[email protected]This recipe is a winner!
Shariefah besskie Mimi
[email protected]I'll definitely be making this again.
ISMAIL Khaled
[email protected]Not bad!
a_homie_kenji
[email protected]Meh.
Fatima Rana
[email protected]This bread was a disappointment. It was dry and bland, and the fan shape didn't really add anything to the experience. I wouldn't recommend this recipe.
Ahsan Maqsood
[email protected]I've made this bread several times now and it always turns out great. It's a simple recipe to follow and the bread is always delicious. I love the way the rosemary and honey complement each other.
Jim Onyango
[email protected]This recipe was a bit more challenging than I expected, but the results were worth it. The bread was absolutely delicious, with a crispy crust and a soft, chewy interior. I would definitely recommend this recipe to experienced bakers.
Phil Bridge
[email protected]I made this bread for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it. The bread was light and airy, with a delicate flavor. I will definitely be making it again.
Potki King
[email protected]This was a fun and easy recipe to follow. I especially liked the part where you get to shape the dough into a fan. The bread came out looking beautiful and tasted delicious. I served it with some butter and honey for breakfast and it was a hit.
Sanaullah Luck
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! The fan bread turned out perfectly, with a crispy crust and a soft, fluffy interior. The flavor was amazing, with a hint of sweetness from the honey and a subtle savory note from the rosemary. I'll definitely be making this a