Christopsomo tis Kirias Zinis

== Ingredients ==
* 4½ cup semolina flour
* 2¼ cup sugar
* 3 tbsp freshly ground cinnamon
* 1 tbsp freshly ground anise
* 1 tbsp freshly ground coriander
* 2 tsp freshly ground cloves
* 3 oranges
* 6 tangerines
* 2½ cup dried currants
* 1 cup golden raisins
* 1 cup olive oil, mild
=== Starter dough ===
* 4 pack active dry yeast
* ½ tsp sugar
* ½ cup hot water, just above body temperature
* 4 cup all-purpose flour plus extra for kneading
== Directions ==
# Make the flavoring addition first.
# Combine the semolina flour, sugar, cinnamon, anise, coriander, and cloves in a bowl and add the finely grated zests of the oranges and tangerines.
# Squeeze some of the oranges and tangerines.
# Squeeze some of the oranges and tangerines to obtain 1¼ cups juice.
# Use half this juice to soak the currants and raisins for a minimum of 1 hour, preferably overnight.
# Put the remaining juice in a pan with the olive oil.
# Heat until almost boiling.
# Pour this into a bowl with the semolina and spice mixture and stir.
# Cover and leave overnight until needed.
# Next day, combine the dried yeast with the sugar and hot water in a cup.
# Put the flour in a bowl, making a well in the center.
# Pour in the yeast mixture.
# Squeeze ⅔ cup more orange and tangerine juice, warm it, and add.
# Work to a smooth dough, adding more water and warm juice if necessary.
# Put the dough into an oiled bowl, cover with a cloth, and leave to rise in a warm place until almost doubled in size - about an hour.
# Punch down the dough in a bowl.
# Combine the drained currants and raisins with the semolina and spice mixture and, working with your hands, combine with the dough.
# Turn the dough onto a floured surface and knead for 10 minutes, adding more flour if the dough is sticky.
# Divide the dough into three equal pieces.
# Oil 3 loaf pans, each 1½ quart capacity.
# Shape each piece to fit the length of the pan and fit them in, so the corners are well filled.
# Cover with a cloth and leave to rise in a warm place until almost double in size - another hour.
# Bake in an oven preheated to 350°F for 1 hour and 10 minutes or more; the loaves should be rich brown color and make a hollow sound when the unmolded bread is thumped on the bottom.
# Leave on a rack to cool.
# The bread will keep for at least 3 weeks.
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