Description
Warm, soft bread filled with dried fruit and nuts, and infused with the comforting flavors of cinnamon and butter. Perfect for holiday gatherings and gift giving.
Ingredients
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- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup warm milk
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 packet active dry yeast
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 cup mixed dried fruit (raisins, cranberries, etc.)
- 1/2 cup chopped nuts (walnuts or pecans)
- 1 egg (for egg wash)
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine warm milk, sugar, and yeast. Let sit for 5-10 minutes until foamy.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, salt, and cinnamon.
- Add melted butter, eggs, and yeast mixture. Mix until a dough forms.
- Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 10 minutes.
- Incorporate dried fruit and nuts.
- Place dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise until doubled in size, about 1 hour.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Punch down the dough, shape it into a loaf, and place it in a greased loaf pan.
- Let rise again for about 30 minutes.
- Brush the top with egg wash.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until golden brown.
- Let cool before slicing and serving.
Notes
For best results, ensure your milk is warm, not hot, and let the yeast foam fully before mixing it into the dough. You can change the dried fruit or nuts based on availability.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 45mg