Weckmann Recipes

WECKMANN

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These "Man-shaped" breads are made especially for St. Martin's Day in Germany on November 11.

Provided by Mom2Rose

Categories Yeast Breads

Time 2h15m

Yield 10 Weckmänner, 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

1 cup milk
1/3 cup butter
3 tablespoons shortening
1 cup sugar
3 tablespoons vanilla extract
1 grated lemon peel
1/4 ounce fast rising yeast
3 tablespoons warm water
4 eggs
6 2/3 cups flour
1 egg, beaten with
2 tablespoons water, for glazing
raisins
dried cranberries

Steps:

Mix yeast with warm water and 1 tablespoon of sugar.
Combine milk, butter, shortening, and sugar, in a saucepan and heat gently then set aside to cool.
Place flour in a large bowl, make a well in the middle of the flour.
Pour yeast mixture into the flour well, cover and let rise for 20 minutes.
Add milk mixture to flour and mix all the ingredients together.
Knead into a ball, dust with flour and let rise for 45 minutes.
Roll dough and divide into 10 pieces to form into gingerbread men shaped Weckmänner.
Place the Weckmänner on a large baking sheet covered with baking or wax paper, making sure to leave enough room between each shape.
Let rise for a further 20 to 45 minutes.
Brush with egg and water mixture, decorate with raisins and dried cranberries for the eyes and buttons.
Bake at 325 to 350F for 10-15 minutes.
*Note: A traditional Weckmann in Germany would have a clay pipe in his mouth.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 534.6, Fat 14.2, SaturatedFat 6.3, Cholesterol 125.4, Sodium 93, Carbohydrate 85.7, Fiber 2.4, Sugar 20.9, Protein 12.9

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