Bread Of Germany(Hutzelbrod) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

6 to 7 c. unsifted flour
1/2 c. sugar
1 tsp. salt
2 Tbsp. anise seed
1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon
1/4 tsp. ground cardamon
1/8 tsp. ground cloves
2 pkg. active dry yeast
1/2 c. softened margarine
1 3/4 c. hot tap water
1 c. chopped, toasted almonds
1 c. chopped English walnuts
2/3 c. finely diced dried pears
2/3 c. finely diced dried figs
2/3 c. diced prunes
1/2 c. finely diced candied orange peel
honey

Preparation

In a large bowl, thoroughly mix 2 cups flour, sugar, salt, anise seeds, cinnamon, cardamon, cloves and undissolved yeast. Add softened margarine.
Gradually add very hot tap water to dry ingredients and beat 2 minutes at medium speed, scraping bowl occasionally.
Add 1 cup flour or enough flour to make a thick batter.
Beat at high speed 2 minutes, scraping bowl occasionally. Stir in enough additional flour to make a soft dough.
Turn out onto lightly floured board; knead until smooth and elastic, about 8 to 10 minutes.
Place in greased bowl, turning to grease top. Cover; let rise in warm place, free from draft, until doubled in bulk, about 1 hour.
Punch dough down; turn out onto lightly floured board.
Knead in almonds, English walnuts, pears, figs, prunes and orange peel.
Divide dough in half; form into round balls.
Place on greased baking sheets.
Cover; let rise in warm place, until doubled in bulk, about 1 hour.
Bake at 375\u00b0 for 40 minutes or until done.
Remove from baking sheets and place on wire racks to cool.
Brush with honey while warm.
Makes 2 large loaves.