Description
Festive Christmas Bread is a delightful holiday treat that combines rich flavors and festive decorations, perfect for celebrating the season.
Ingredients
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- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup 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 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 cup dried fruits (raisins, cranberries)
- 1/4 cup nuts (walnuts, almonds)
Instructions
- In a small bowl, dissolve yeast in warm milk and let it sit for 5 minutes.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, salt, and cinnamon.
- Add the yeast mixture, softened butter, eggs, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients.
- Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 10 minutes until smooth.
- Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let it rise in a warm place for 1 hour.
- After rising, punch down the dough and fold in dried fruits and nuts.
- Shape the dough into a loaf and place it in a greased loaf pan.
- Cover and let it rise again for 30 minutes.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown.
- Let it cool before slicing and serving.
Notes
- For a sweeter bread, add more sugar to the dough.
- Decorate with icing or powdered sugar for a festive touch.
- This bread can be stored in an airtight container for up to a week.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Breads
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
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: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg