Cooking On The Ridge: Pull Apart Easter Blossom Bread
Cooking on the Ridge: Pull Apart Easter Blossom Bread
Ingredients
Directions
Prep 45 m
- In a large bowl, whisk together 4 cups of flour, the yeast, white sugar, and salt. In a saucepan over low heat, melt the unsalted butter with the milk until the mixture is warm, about 110 degrees F (43 degrees C). Gradually whisk about 1/3 of the butter-milk mixture into the beaten eggs, then return the egg mixture back into the remaining milk mixture. Stir the lemon zest into the liquid ingredients (set aside lemon juice for later). Pour the liquid ingredients into the flour mixture, and stir until thoroughly combined.
- Add enough flour to make a soft dough; turn the dough out onto a floured surface, and knead until smooth and elastic, 8 to 10 minutes. Place dough into an oiled bowl, and turn the dough around to cover surface lightly with oil. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap, and allow to rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour. Punch down the dough, and allow to rest for 10 minutes.
- Divide the dough in half, and roll each half into a round ball. On a floured surface, roll out a ball into a 12-inch circle. Place a drinking glass, face down, into the center of the circle to prevent cutting the dough too far into the center. Cut the dough with a knife, from the edge of the dough circle to the rim of the glass, into quarters. Cut each quarter into 5 narrow wedge-shaped strips. (Center of the dough is uncut.) Remove the drinking glass. There are 20 narrow wedge-shaped strips surrounding the uncut center of the dough.
- Pick up two adjacent strips, and twist them together about 4 times; pinch the ends of the two pieces together at the top. Gently coil to form a rough flower shape. Arrange the round into the middle of the circle, where the drinking glass was.
- Pick up two more adjacent strips, and twist and pinch them as before; coil them into a rough round, and arrange the new petal next to the center rosette. Repeat with remaining 16 strips, twisting and pinching them in twos, coiling and arranging them into 8 more petals around the center rosette. Finished bread has 9 petals surrounding the center round. Repeat steps with the second ball of dough to make two breads.
- Grease a baking sheet, or line with parchment paper. Place the shaped breads onto the prepared baking sheet, reshaping them into rounds if needed; cover with a clean kitchen towel, and place into a warm spot to rise until almost doubled, 30 to 45 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Beat the egg yolk with water in a small bowl, and brush the mixture over both the breads.
- Bake in the preheated oven until the breads have turned golden brown, about 25 minutes. Allow to cool.
- Use your fingers to gently deepen the indentations in the center of each petal, and fill each with about 1/2 to 1 teaspoon of raspberry jam. Mix the reserved lemon juice and confectioners’ sugar in a bowl to form a glaze; drizzle the glaze in thin lines all over both the breads. Allow glaze to set. To serve, pull the petals apart.
MISSING PERSONS ALERT CANCELED – Haines City
Missing 62-year-old Haines City man was found safe and sound.
MISSING PERSONS ALERT CANCELED
62-year-old man missing from Haines City
Polk County Sheriff’s Office detectives are trying to locate a missing 62-year-old Patrick Isaac Rodney.
On Wednesday, April 5, 2017, at approximately 7:00 p.m., Mr. Patrick Isaac Rodney (62-years-old) was last seen at the Latino Brother’s Barbershop located at 35564 Highway 27 in Haines City. Mr. Rodney left the location on foot and walks with a black cane.
Mr. Rodney is medically diagnosed with short-term memory loss, diabetes, AFIB, and congenital heart disease.
He is between transitional homes; he does not have a permanent residence. He travels via taxi cab and sometimes stays in hotel rooms.
Mr. Rodney has gray hair, brown eyes, weighs 230 pounds, and is 5’8″ tall. If located please notify the Polk County Sheriff’s Office at 863-298-6200 or Detective Paul McLeod at 863-287-4562.
Help Find Missing Haines City Man – Patrick Isaac Rodney
62-year-old man missing from Haines City
Polk County Sheriff’s Office detectives are trying to locate a missing 62-year-old Patrick Isaac Rodney.
On Wednesday, April 5, 2017, at approximately 7:00 p.m., Mr. Patrick Isaac Rodney (62-years-old) was last seen at the Latino Brother’s Barbershop located at 35564 Highway 27 in Haines City. Mr. Rodney left the location on foot and walks with a black cane. Mr. Rodney is medically diagnosed with short-term memory loss, diabetes, AFIB, and congenital heart disease.
He is between transitional homes; he does not have a permanent residence. He travels via taxi cab and sometimes stays in hotel rooms.
Mr. Rodney has gray hair, brown eyes, weighs 230 pounds, and is 5’8″ tall. If located please notify the Polk County Sheriff’s Office at 863-298-6200 or Detective Paul McLeod at 863-287-4562.
Our Children’s Academy Receives Grant from Mountain Lake Community Service
Our Children’s Academy Receives Grantfrom Mountain Lake Community Service 
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Lake Wales, Florida – On April 5, 2017 Our Children’s Academy (of Lake Wales) was awarded funding from Mountain Lake Community Service. All funding received from the Foundation will go toward providing our classrooms with state-of-the-art therapeutic equipment and specialty learning equipment. Both staff and students at Our Children’s Academy would like to thank Mountain Lake Community Service for their generous donation and continued support over the years.
Our Children’s Academy is a 501 (c)(3) non-profit public charter school that exclusively serves children with special needs. Our Children’s Academy is based on the belief of the administration, staff and Board of Trustees that early intervention is crucial to helping children and young adults with special needs to cultivate healthy lifestyles and grow into well-adjusted persons. It is the school’s belief that students need a safe, positive and nurturing learning environment to develop communication skills, social skills, academic and technical skills in order to build their self-confidence and become productive members of society.
For more information about Our Children’s Academy, please visit the Academy’s website at www.ourchildrensacademy.org
Bartow Great American Cleanup Saturday, April 22, 2017
Bartow Great American Cleanup
Saturday, April 22, 2017
The City of Bartow Solid Waste in partnership with Keep Polk County Beautiful, Inc. invites you to participate in this year’s Great American Cleanup Event on Earth Day – Saturday, April 22, 2017 from 8 am-noon at Mary Holland Park in Bartow.
The Great American Cleanup is a nationwide cleanup initiative led by Keep America Beautiful. This cleanup event has taken place across the country for the past 31 years. Last year, thousands of volunteers throughout Polk County joined in the cleanup effort.
This cleanup is a community wide effort. Residents who have personal garbage and large items that need to be disposed of should contact their local waste hauler to schedule arrangements for pick up.
Volunteers are provided with garbage bags, gloves and safety vests. Those who pre-register may also qualify to receive a free T-Shirt and ticket to Bok Tower Gardens.
For more information on the event or to pre-register to volunteer, contact the City of Bartow Solid Waste Department, (863)534-0181 or email: [email protected]
Person Struck By Train In Lakeland
Lakeland, Florida – The Lakeland Fire Department and Lakeland Police Department are currently on scene of a struck pedestrian. The incident occurred on Tennessee Ave near Munn Park in downtown Lakeland. People are advised to avoid the area.
The incident appears to have happened shortly after 2pm. At this time the Lakeland Fire Department is advising that the injured person is male and is suffering from life threatening injuries. We have no further information is available regarding this situation at this time.
Three People Arrested After Allegedly Trafficking In Cocaine To Undercover Polk County Deputies
Three People Arrested Allegedly Trafficking In Cocaine During Undercover Operation In North East Polk County
DAVENPORT – On March 31, 2017 Polk County Sheriff’s Office deputies arrested Carlos Rodriguez – Zapata 23, of Davenport and charged him with Trafficking In Cocaine >= 28g. Deputies took Rodriguez – Zapata in to custody after a traffic stop near Winter Haven. On the same day deputies arrested Carlos Acevedo 26, of Davenport and charged him with Trafficking In Cocaine, Possession Of Cannabis With Intent To Sell, Possession Of Cannabis Over 20 Grams.
The arrests came as part of an undercover operation that started back in October of 2016. On November 2, 2016 Acevedo & Rodriguez-Zapata allegedly sold undercover officers 56.2 grams of cocaine near Posner Park in Davenport.
On March 31, 2017 the Polk County Sheriff’s Office High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area Task Force conducted a transaction and subsequent raid on Carlos Acevedo at a home on Old Wilson Road in Davenport. Acevedo allegedly sold an ounce of cocaine to an undercover deputy. The H.I.D.T.A Task Force raided the home and allegedly found $1801.00 cash in a bedroom drawer, 320 grams of cannabis in a cooler and 24 grams of cocaine in a refrigerator. Acevedo was on felony probation for grand theft of a motor vehicle.
Both men were taken into custody and transported to Polk County Jail. A third suspect, Alennise Moreno Ramos 23, of Davenport, was arrested for allegedly driving the vehicle used in the initial drug deal. She was charged with Conspiracy To Traffic Cocaine >=28 grams.
Webber Rotaract Club is Hosting a Big Kahuna Paddle Challenge on The Shores of Crooked Lake April 8th
Webber Rotaract Club is hosting a Big Kahuna Paddle Challenge here on the shores of Crooked Lake on Saturday, April 8th. It would be awesome to have some of our alumni enter a team. A team can be formed at $25 per person.
Proceeds will benefit Webber and Stirring Waters, whose mission is to build a waterpark for the disabled at Lake Aurora in Lake Wales.
After Nearly 100 Years; Draper’s Furniture Closes in Downtown Lake Wales
After Nearly 100 Years; Draper’s Furniture Closes in Downtown Lake Wales
By Robert Blanchard
It was a busy day. It was an emotional day. It was the last day.
This past Friday, as bargain-hunters hurried to capture last minute deals, the owners of Drapers Furniture were busy helping customers as they always had. Quality furniture and superb customer service was their hallmark.
But this Friday was different. This Friday would be filled with hugs, handshakes and emotion as owners Mike and Lori Draper of Lori Draper’s Furniture said their goodbyes to long-time friends and local customers.
After posting a sign announcing their retirement over a year ago; Friday March 31st would be their last day before closing the doors permanently to retire.
For nearly 100 years Draper’s Furniture has been an icon in downtown Lake Wales. The story goes that back in 1916, a gentleman named O.P. Branch sold a two-story wood frame furniture store he owned named Wales Furniture Company to a pair of entrepreneurs named J.C. LaGrange and J. Clarence Etheridge.
LaGrange established a funeral home in connection with the store and sold caskets and hardware as well as furniture. In 1917 LaGrange bought out Etheridge’s part of the business.
LaGrange eventually sold the store to W.H. Bruce in 1919, who partnered with Henry E. Draper as part of the firm. Draper’s business savvy would eventually lead to his becoming the sole owner of the Wales Furniture Company.
Throughout the years; the business was located in different areas throughout the city of Lake Wales after leaving their original location. Their first move was to the Caldwell-Temple Building now known as the Jahna Building. The name was changed soon thereafter to Drapers Furniture. Later they relocated to the building where the Lake Wales Care Center currently operates. They even had a store located on US Hwy 27 near property that would later become the Eagle Ridge Mall.
But the Lori Draper’s Furniture location at 123 E Park Ave would be its final location as owners Mike and Lori Draper looked forward to retirement. When asked what they would do now that they were retired, the couple almost immediately voiced the same response; ….“We’re going to get a life!”
With no more alarm clocks or time clocks in his future, Mike Draper plans on doing some hunting and fishing and has not ruled out the possibility of some traveling. His wife Lori plans to do some hydroponic gardening and learn pottery and the couple both look forward to spending lots of quality time with their grandchildren. Congratulations to them both!
As an era comes to a close, Draper’s Furniture will remain an iconic part of the rich history and success of the community of Lake Wales and will be truly missed by many of us for years to come. Thanks for the great memories and best of wishes to the Draper family for the future!
