Swiss Fruit Bread

Directions

1. 1
   Soak dried fruit in juice several hours.
2. 2
   In a large mixer bowl, stir flour, yeast and spices.
3. 3
   Heat milk, butter, sugar and salt to warm (to 120°).
4. 4
   Add to dry mixture.
5. 5
   Add eggs and shredded orange peel.
6. 6
   Beat with mixer on low speed.
7. 7
   Beat 3 minutes on high speed.
8. 8
   Stir in fruit mixture, walnuts and 2 to 2 1/2 cups flour to make soft dough.
9. 9
   Knead 8 to 10 minutes.
10. 10
    Use dough hook.
11. 11
    Shape in ball.
12. 12
    Place in greased bowl.
13. 13
    Let rise until double.
14. 14
    Shape in 2 loaves.
15. 15
    Let rise 60 minutes.
16. 16
    Bake in a 375° oven for 35 minutes.