Ingredients
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- 1 cup warm milk
- 2 teaspoons active dry yeast
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 eggs
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup mixed dried fruits (such as raisins, apricots, and cranberries)
- 1 tablespoon orange zest
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine warm milk and yeast; let sit for 5 minutes.
- Mix in sugar, butter, and eggs.
- In another bowl, whisk flour and salt; gradually add to milk mixture.
- Knead dough for 10 minutes until smooth.
- Incorporate dried fruits, orange zest, and cinnamon.
- Let the dough rise in a warm place until doubled in size, about 1 hour.
- Shape dough into a loaf and place in a greased pan.
- Allow to rise again for 30 minutes.
- Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 30-35 minutes.
- Let cool before serving.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, use slightly more butter.
- This bread can be stored in an airtight container for up to a week.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: breads
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg