Recipes > Raisin Orange Holiday Trees Find A Store Raisin Orange Holiday Trees An easy-to-make festive Christmas coffeecake. Arrange raisin orange rolls in the shape of a tree. Give as hostess gifts or enjoy with family and friends. Yield 3 holiday trees (or 33 rolls) Print Recipe 0 Reviews IngredientsDough5 cups bread flour2 (0.25oz each) packages (14g) or 4 1/2 teaspoons Red Star Active Dry Yeast1/2 cup granulated sugar2 tablespoons orange rind (grated)1 teaspoon fine salt1 cup milk1/2 cup water1/4 cup butter2 large eggs1 1/2 cups raisinsFilling1/2 cup packed brown sugar1/2 cup chopped almonds, toasted1 teaspoon ground cinnamon3 tablespoons melted butterGlaze and Topping1 cup powdered sugar (sifted)1 teaspoon butter or margarine (softened)1 to 2 tablespoons hot water or milk1 teaspoon orange rind (grated)Candied cherries, for topping (optional) InstructionsMake the dough: In stand mixer bowl, add 2 1/2 cups flour, yeast, sugar, orange rind and salt; mix well. In saucepan or microwave-safe dish, heat milk, water and butter to 120-130°F (butter does not need to melt). Add to flour mixture. Using a paddle attachment, blend on low speed for 30 seconds. Add eggs; beat on medium speed for 3 minutes.Switch to dough hook attachment. Gradually stir in raisins and enough remaining flour to make a soft dough. Knead until smooth and elastic, about 5 to 8 minutes.(NOTE: For hand mixing: following above steps, mix ingredients in large mixing bowl using a wooden spoon or dough whisk. Knead on floured surface until smooth and elastic.)Place dough in lightly oiled bowl and turn to grease top. Cover; let rise until indentation remains after poking dough with finger down to second knuckle, about 1 hour.Prepare filling: Combine brown sugar, almonds, and cinnamon; set aside.Prepare pans: Grease 3 cookie sheets (or line with parchment paper).Punch down dough. Divide into 3 equal parts. On lightly floured surface, roll each part into an 11-inch square. Brush with 1 tablespoon melted butter; sprinkle with 1/3 of filling. Roll up tightly. Pinch edge and ends to seal. Cut into 11 slices. Place slices, edges touching, on prepared cookie sheet, making a tree shape (row 1: 1 roll, row 2: 2 rolls, row3: 3 rolls, row 4: 4 rolls, row 5: 1 rolls -centered for trunk). Repeat with remaining two dough pieces. Cover; let rise in warm place until indentation remains after touching. Preheat oven to 350ºF.Prepare glaze: Add all ingredients, except candied cherries, in a small bowl. Mix together until smooth, adding additional 1 teaspoon water/milk if needed to achieve desired consistency.Bake for 20 to 25 minutes until golden brown. Carefully remove from cookie sheets and place on serving trays. Drizzle with glaze and garnish with candied cherries, if desired. Did you make this recipe? We want to see it! Tag @redstaryeast and use hashtag #redstaryeast
