Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of this Easy Fruit Bread Recipe, a sweet and fruity loaf that’s perfect for breakfast, brunch, or an afternoon snack. With a harmonious blend of juicy cranberries, raisins, and aromatic spices like cinnamon and nutmeg, each slice offers a burst of flavor that will impress your family and friends. Best enjoyed fresh from the oven or toasted with butter or cream cheese, this bread is also ideal for gifting during the holidays. Plus, its simplicity makes it an accessible recipe for bakers of all skill levels.
Ingredients
Scale
- 357 g 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
- In a mixing bowl, combine warm water and yeast; let sit for 5 minutes until bubbly.
- Add flour, salt, sugar, butter, and spices; mix until a dough forms.
- Fold in dried fruits until evenly distributed.
- Knead on a floured surface for about 5-7 minutes until smooth.
- Place in a greased bowl, cover with a towel, and let rise in a warm area for about an hour.
- Punch down the dough and shape into a loaf; place in a greased loaf pan to rise for another 30 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F) and bake for approximately 40 minutes until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (70g)
- Calories: 176
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 137mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 10mg