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Poinsettia Coffee Cake

I often take this yeasty coffee cake to Christmas open houses or church functions. People "ooh" and "aah" over the fun poinsettia shape, but that doesn't stop them from cutting big pieces.

16-18 ServingsPrep: 30 min. + rising Bake: 20 min.

Ingredients

1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast
1/4 cup warm water (110° to 115°)
3/4 cup warm milk (110° to 115°)
3 eggs, lightly beaten
1/3 cup sugar
2 teaspoons grated lemon peel
1 teaspoon salt
5 to 5-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup chopped dates
1/2 cup chopped nuts
FROSTING:
1 tablespoon butter, softened
1 cup confectioners' sugar
3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 to 4 teaspoons water
Yellow and red colored sugar

Directions

In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add milk, eggs, sugar,
lemon peel, salt and 2-1/2 cups flour; beat until smooth. Stir in
dates and nuts.Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough.
Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about
6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top.
Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1-1/2 hours.

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Poinsettia Coffee Cake (continued)

Directions (continued)

Punch dough down. Turn onto a floured surface; divide into eight
equal pieces. Shape one piece into eight smaller balls; mound in the
center of a large greased baking sheet. Form remaining pieces into
tear drop shapes by tapering one side of each ball. Place around
smaller balls with wide end of petals touching the flower center.
Cover and let rise until doubled, about 30 minutes.
Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown. Cool
slightly. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, beat the butter,
confectioners' sugar, vanilla and enough water to achieve desired
frosting consistency. Spread over warm coffee cake. Sprinkle center
with yellow sugar and petals with red sugar. Yield: 16-18
servings.

Editor's Note: This coffee cake dough contains no butter, shortening or oil.

Nutrition Facts: 1 serving (1 each) equals 234 calories, 4 g fat (1 g saturated fat), 39 mg cholesterol, 154 mg sodium, 43 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 6 g protein.