Candied Fruit Bread Recipe

Name: Candied Fruit Bread
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: General
Ingredients: 2 cups sifted all-purpose flour; 4 teaspoons baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 3/4 cup white sugar; 1/4 cup chopped candied citron; 1/4 cup currants; 2 tablespoons chopped candied cherries; 2 tablespoons chopped candied lemon peel; 1/4 cup chopped blanched almonds; 1/4 cup chopped pecans; 1 cup milk; 2 eggs; 3 tablespoons butter, melted

Servings: persons

2 cups sifted all-purpose flour
4 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
3/4 cup white sugar
1/4 cup chopped candied citron
1/4 cup currants
2 tablespoons chopped candied cherries
2 tablespoons chopped candied lemon peel
1/4 cup chopped blanched almonds
1/4 cup chopped pecans
1 cup milk
2 eggs
3 tablespoons butter, melted

1
Grease an 8 x 5 inch loaf tin thoroughly. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
2
In a small bowl, beat the eggs well. Add milk and melted butter or shortening, and mix well.
3
Sift together flour, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon into a large mixing bowl. Add sugar, prepared fruits and nuts, and mix well. Add egg mixture to fruit and nut mixture, stirring just enough to blend. Turn batter into greased loaf tin. Let stand for 20 minutes.
4
Place pan in center of oven on middle rack. Bake for 60 to 70 minutes. Turn out on wire rack, and allow to cool for several hours before slicing.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups sifted all-purpose flour, 4 teaspoons baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon, and more.

Yes, Candied Fruit Bread falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Candied Fruit Bread

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