Christmas Bread Or Fruit Bread

15 ingredients
12 steps

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
  • 1/2 tsp. ground cardamon seeds or 1/2 tsp. lemon rind, grated (may add)

Directions

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

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