Application Guide

AMARETTO BREAD
I know its richness makes it a naughty pleasure, but I adore commercial eggnog with
its flavors of nutmeg and spirit extracts. Oh, the consistency!—creamy and smooth.
Here is a bread in which eggnog contributes the essence of the holiday season to every
bite. Since different brands of eggnog have different viscosities, be prepared to add an-
other tablespoon or so here if yours is especially thick. This loaf is wonderful for toast
and great for bread pudding. You can also glaze it with an Amaretto Icing.
1
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2
-POUND LOAF
3
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4
cup (3 ounces) whole almonds
1 cup plus 1 tablespoon commercial eggnog
1
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4
cup amaretto liqueur
2 large egg yolks
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into pieces, or almond
oil
3 cups bread flour
1 tablespoon sugar
1 tablespoon gluten
1
1
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4
teaspoons salt
2
1
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2
teaspoons SAF yeast or 1 tablespoon bread machine
yeast
1
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4
cup Almond Confectioners’ Sugar, for dusting (oppo-
site)
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