No Knead Holiday Bread - Red Star® Yeast

Ingredients

• 3 cups bread flour, divided
• 2 (0.25oz each) packages (14g) or 4 1/2 teaspoons Red Star Active Dry Yeast
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon table salt
• 3/4 cup milk
• 1/2 cup water
• 2 tablespoons shortening (or butter)
• 1/2 cup candied fruits (chopped)
• 1/2 cup walnuts or pecans (chopped)
• 1 cup powdered sugar (sifted)
• 1 teaspoon butter (softened)
• 1 to 2 tablespoons hot milk (use more or less to achieve desired consistency)