Description
A delightful treat with a soft texture and sweet flavor, perfect for the festive season.
Ingredients
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- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup warm milk
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 2 teaspoons active dry yeast
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup dried fruit (e.g., cranberries, raisins)
- 1/2 cup nuts (e.g., walnuts, pecans)
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine warm milk, sugar, and yeast. Let it sit for about 10 minutes until frothy.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, salt, and cinnamon.
- Add the yeast mixture, melted butter, and eggs to the dry ingredients.
- Mix until a dough forms, then knead for about 10 minutes until smooth.
- Incorporate dried fruits and nuts.
- Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let it rise in a warm area for 1-2 hours until doubled in size.
- Punch the dough down, shape it into a loaf, and place it in a greased loaf pan.
- Cover and let it rise for another 30-45 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Bake for 30-35 minutes until golden brown.
- Let cool before slicing and enjoy your festive bread!
Notes
For a festive touch, sprinkle powdered sugar on top before serving. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Baking
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 80mg