Description
Discover the joy of baking with this Easy Fruit Bread Recipe, a delightful loaf that combines juicy fruits with aromatic spices for a flavorful treat. Perfect for breakfast, snacks, or even dessert, this bread boasts a soft texture and rich taste that will please any palate. Its simplicity makes it an excellent choice for novice bakers and busy cooks alike. Customize it with your favorite dried fruits or spices to create a unique version tailored to your taste. Whether you serve it warm with butter, as part of a cheese platter, or paired with ice cream for dessert, this fruit bread is sure to impress.
Ingredients
Scale
- 357 g all-purpose flour
- 210 ml warm water
- 1 tsp instant yeast
- 1 tsp salt
- 42.6 g butter
- 32 g sugar
- 80-90 g cranberries
- 80-90 g raisins
- 60-70 g currants
- 80-90 g dry whole cherries (optional)
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon powder
- 1/4 tsp cardamom powder
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg powder (optional)
- 1/2 tsp vanilla sugar or pure vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare ingredients by measuring them accurately.
- In a mixing bowl, combine flour, yeast, salt, and spices.
- In another bowl, mix warm water, melted butter, sugar, and vanilla.
- Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and stir until dough forms; add dried fruits.
- Knead the dough on a floured surface for 5-10 minutes until smooth.
- Place in an oiled bowl, cover with a towel, and let rise for about 90 minutes or until doubled.
- Punch down the dough, shape it into a loaf, place it in a greased pan, and let rise again for about an hour.
- Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F) and bake for approximately 40 minutes until golden brown.
- Allow to cool before slicing.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 165
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 125mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg