Lexis Diner

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Lexis Diner Orange

tiki_carol

on Aug. 6, 2010

Ingredients:

* Dough:
* 2 packages active dry yeast
* 1/2 cup warm water
* 3 tablespoons sugar
* 1/2 teaspoon salt
* 1/2 cup warm milk
* 2 eggs, slightly beaten
* 2 teaspoons grated orange peel
* 2 to 3 cups flour
* 1/4 cup softened butter
* .
* Filling:
* 3/4 cup sugar
* 1 tablespoon cornstarch
* 4 cups pitted sour cherries
* 2 tablespoons butter

Preparation:
Dough: Dissolve yeast in the warm water.
In a medium bowl, combine the sugar and salt with warm milk;
add yeast mixture. Stir well; add beaten eggs and orange peel.
Add enough flour to make a soft dough, stiff enough to knead.
Work in butter, a little at a time, with fingers.
Transfer dough to a lightly floured surface and knead for 8 to 10 minutes.
Add more flour as needed. Place dough in a buttered bowl;
turn so buttered side is up. Cover bowl with a towel and let rise in a warm place.
Let rise until double in bulk. Punch dough down; turn it out and knead for 1 or 2 minutes.
Pat dough into a 10x15x1-inch jelly roll pan. Set aside and let rise for 5 minutes.

Filling: Mix sugar and cornstarch; stir in cherries. Pour cherry mixture evenly over the dough.
Dot with butter and sprinkle lightly with cinnamon. Bake at 350° for 40 to 50 minutes.