Christmas Batter Bread Recipe

Name: Christmas Batter Bread
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast; 2-1/2 cups warm water (110u00b0 to 115u00b0); 1/4 cup butter, softened; 1/4 cup sugar; 2 teaspoons salt; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves; 5-3/4 to 6-1/4 cups all-purpose flour; 1/2 cup chopped candied fruit; 1/2 cup raisins; 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans; 1 cup confectioners' sugar; 1 to 2 tablespoons milk

Servings: persons

2 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast
2-1/2 cups warm water (110u00b0 to 115u00b0)
1/4 cup butter, softened
1/4 cup sugar
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
5-3/4 to 6-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup chopped candied fruit
1/2 cup raisins
1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
1 cup confectioners' sugar
1 to 2 tablespoons milk

1
In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add the butter, sugar, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves and 3 cups flour. Beat on medium speed for 2 minutes. Add enough remaining flour to form a firm batter. Stir in candied fruit, raisins and nuts. Do not knead. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 30 minutes.
2
Stir dough down. Transfer to two greased 9x5-in. loaf pans. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 40 minutes.
3
Bake at 375u00b0 for 40-45 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool. Combine confectioners' sugar and enough milk to achieve desired consistence; drizzle over bread.

913

kcal

Calories

Fat

162

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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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 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast, 2-1/2 cups warm water (110u00b0 to 115u00b0), 1/4 cup butter, softened, 1/4 cup sugar, and more.

Yes, Christmas Batter 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.

Christmas Batter Bread

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