Ingredients
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- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup warm milk
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 2 teaspoons active dry yeast
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup mixed dried fruits (raisins, cranberries, apricots)
- 1/2 cup chopped nuts (walnuts, pecans)
Instructions
- In a small bowl, activate the yeast with warm milk and a pinch of sugar; let sit until frothy, about 5 minutes.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, and salt. Add the yeast mixture, eggs, melted butter, and vanilla; knead until smooth and elastic.
- Incorporate dried fruits and nuts into the dough evenly.
- Cover the bowl with a damp cloth and let rise in a warm place until doubled in size, about 1 to 1.5 hours.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Punch down the dough and shape into a loaf.
- Place in a greased loaf pan or shape into a round on a baking sheet. Let rise for another 30 minutes.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes until golden brown. Allow to cool slightly before decorating with powdered sugar and holiday sprinkles.
Notes
- For added flavor, brush the top with melted butter before baking.
- Use a variety of dried fruits and nuts for a custom touch.
- Serve warm or toasted for best flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Holiday/Seasonal
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 210 Kcal
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 35mg