Ingredients
2-1/4 cups all-purpose flour1/2 cup sugar1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder1/4 teaspoon salt7 tablespoons cold butter, divided1 cup ricotta cheese1/2 cup chopped mixed candied fruit1/2 cup raisins1/3 cup slivered almonds, toasted1 teaspoon vanilla extract1/2 teaspoon almond extract1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest1 large egg, room temperature1 large egg yolk, room temperatureConfectioners’ sugar
Preparation
In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. Cut in 6 tablespoons butter until mixture resembles fine crumbs. In a small bowl, combine the ricotta, candied fruit, raisins, almonds, extracts, lemon zest, egg and yolk. Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened.
Turn onto a floured surface; knead five times. Roll dough into a 10x8-in. oval. Fold a long side over to within 1 in. of opposite side; press edge lightly to seal. Place on a greased baking sheet; curve ends slightly.
Bake at 350° for 40-45 minutes or until golden brown. Melt remaining butter; brush over loaf. Remove to a wire rack to cool completely. Dust with confectioners’ sugar.
