Orange Date Coffee Cake Twist

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Steps

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In large bowl , stir together 3 / 4 cup flour , sugar , undissolved yeast and salt.

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Heat butter , water and milk until hot to touch.

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Gradually add to dry ingredients.

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Beat 2 minutes at medium speed of electric mixer , scraping bowl occasionally.

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Add eggs and 1 / 2 cup flour.

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Beat at high speed 2 minutes , scraping bowl occasionally.

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With spoon , stir in enough additional flour to make stiff dough.

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Knead on lightly floured surface until smooth and elastic , about 4 to 5 minutes.

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Cover.

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Let rest 10 minutes.

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Prepare orange-date filling: in small bowl , combine 1 cup pitted dates , finely snipped , 1 / 2 cup finely chopped , toasted pecans or walnuts , 1 / 3 cup packed brown sugar and 2 teaspoons finely grated orange peel.

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On lightly floured surface , roll dough to 9 30-inch rectangle.

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Spread filling to within 1 / 2-inch of edges.

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Beginning at long end , roll up tightly as for jelly roll.

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Pinch seam to seal.

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With sharp knife , cut roll in half lengthwise.

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Carefully turn h.

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Ingredients

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all-purpose flour, sugar, yeast, salt, butter, water, milk, eggs, pitted dates, pecans, brown sugar, orange rind, powdered sugar, orange juice