Description
A festive bread recipe perfect for Christmas gatherings.
Ingredients
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- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup warm milk
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 2 eggs
- 1 packet active dry yeast
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup dried fruit (raisins, cranberries)
- 1/4 cup chopped nuts (optional)
Instructions
- Warm the milk and dissolve the yeast in it.
- In a bowl, mix flour, sugar, and salt.
- Add butter, eggs, vanilla, and the yeast mixture to the dry ingredients.
- Knead the dough for 10 minutes until smooth.
- Let the dough rise in a warm place for 1 hour.
- Incorporate dried fruits and nuts into the dough.
- Shape the dough into a loaf and place it in a greased pan.
- Let it rise for another 30 minutes.
- Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 25-30 minutes.
- Cool before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Store leftovers in an airtight container.
- Can be frozen for later use.
- Feel free to add your favorite spices like cinnamon or nutmeg.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: christmas bread recipes