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Ingredients

Makes 2 loaves

• 1/2 cup milk
• 3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) plus 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, plus more for bowl and cans
• 4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 large whole egg plus 8 large egg yolks
• 3 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
• 1 cup plus 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 vanilla bean, very finely minced
• 1/8 teaspoon ground cardamom
• 1/8 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
• 1/8 teaspoon saffron threads
• 1/4 cup candied citron, finely chopped
• 1/4 cup golden raisins
• 1/4 cup currants
• 1/4 cup blanched slivered almonds
• 1 cup confectioners' sugar
• 1/4 cup heavy cream
• 2 teaspoons freshly squeezed lemon juice

Description

Martha Stewart