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Easy Fruit Bread Recipe

Easy Fruit Bread Recipe
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Create a delicious Easy Fruit Bread Recipe that is perfect for breakfast or a delightful snack. This homemade fruit loaf is bursting with the natural sweetness of cranberries, raisins, and optional dried cherries, combined with aromatic spices like cinnamon and cardamom. With just 10 minutes of prep time, this versatile bread is easy to make and can be enjoyed fresh from the oven or toasted with butter or cream cheese. Whether you’re serving it during holidays or enjoying it on a cozy morning, this fruit bread will surely impress everyone at your table.

Ingredients

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  • 357 g all-purpose 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 (optional)
  • 80–90 g dried cherries (optional)
  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon powder
  • 1/4 tsp cardamom powder
  • 1/4 tsp nutmeg powder (optional)

Instructions

  1. In a mixing bowl, combine warm water and instant yeast; let sit for five minutes until frothy.
  2. In another bowl, whisk together flour, salt, sugar, cinnamon, cardamom, and nutmeg.
  3. Add the yeast mixture and melted butter to the dry ingredients; mix until combined.
  4. Gently fold in cranberries, raisins, currants, and cherries until evenly distributed.
  5. Knead dough on a floured surface for about ten minutes until smooth.
  6. Place in a greased bowl, cover with cloth, and let rise in a warm area for two hours or until doubled.
  7. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Punch down dough gently and shape into a loaf; place in greased loaf pan.
  8. Let rise for another hour before baking for about 40 minutes until golden brown.

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