Christmas Bread Or Fruit Bread

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Ingredients

  • 2 pkg. active dry yeast
  • 1 Tbsp. sugar
  • 1/3 c. lukewarm water
  • 3 c. milk
  • 1/2 c. butter
  • 3 Tbsp. sugar
  • 1 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 3 c. all-purpose flour
  • 3 eggs
  • 1 c. white raisins
  • 1 c. currants
  • 1 c. candied cherries
  • 1 1/2 c. mixed candied fruit
  • 6 1/2 c. flour

Instructions

  1. Soften yeast and one tablespoon sugar in warm water.
  2. Scald milk and pour over the butter, sugar and salt.
  3. When lukewarm, add the yeast and three cups flour.
  4. Beat thoroughly.
  5. Add rest of ingredients and stir until well mixed.
  6. Beat until smooth and elastic.
  7. Brush with melted butter; cover and let rise until light, 1 1/4 hours.
  8. Beat well and fill buttered bread pans 2/3 full. Brush with melted butter.
  9. Cover and let rise until light, 3/4 hour.
  10. Brush lightly with milk and sprinkle with sugar.
  11. Bake at 350° for 50 to 60 minutes.
  12. Makes 3 or 4 loaves, depending upon size of bread pans.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

733 kcal 37% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 19.5g 39% DV
Total Fat 31.9g 41% DV
Carbs 96.9g 35% DV
Fiber 9.3g 33% DV
Sugar 11.6g 23% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 9856.5mg 100% DV
Potassium 635mg 14% DV
Cholesterol 141mg 47% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 65.8mcg 7% DV
Vitamin C 58.4mg 65% DV
Vitamin D 0.4mcg 2% DV
Calcium 202.8mg 16% DV
Iron 5.5mg 30% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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