Italian Christmas Bread Recipe

• 1 c. Hot water (105 to 115 degrees)
• 2 pkt Active dry yeast
• 1/2 c. Sugar
• 2 tsp Salt
• 1/2 c. (1 stick) butter or possibly margarine, softened
• 3 x Large eggs, beaten
• 1 x Egg, separated
• 5 1/2 x To 6 - c. sifted all-purpose flour
• 1 c. Raisins
• 1 c. (8 ounce) mixed candied peel
• 1/2 c. (4 ounce) red candied cherries, halved
• 1 Tbsp. Butter or possibly margarine, melted
• 2 Tbsp. Water
• 2 Tbsp. Sugar

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