Christmas Bread
Christmas Bread is a festive, rich loaf featuring candied cherries, pineapple, and raisins, infused with vanilla and baked to golden perfection. Its moist, sweet flavor makes it ideal for holiday celebrations or special gatherings, delighting both traditionalists and those seeking a flavorful, fruit-studded bread.
Ingredients
Instructions
- Scald the milk.
- Add sugar, margarine, and salt; cool to lukewarm.
- Add the dissolved yeast and 3 cups of flour; mix well and let rise for 1 hour.
- Add vanilla and beaten eggs to the risen mixture.
- Mix candied cherries, pineapple, and raisins with 1/4 cup of flour, then add to the dough.
- Add enough flour (about 4 cups) to make a soft, manageable dough.
- Knead well and let rise until light.
- Divide the dough into greased loaf pans.
- Let rise until doubled in size.
- Bake at 400°F for 10 minutes.
- Reduce temperature to 325°F and bake for about 40 minutes.
- Frost with confectioners' sugar before serving.
Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)
784
kcal
39% DV
Protein
Fat
Carbs
* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).