Christmas Bread Recipe

Name: Christmas Bread
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: General
Ingredients: 1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast; 3/4 cup warm water (110u00b0 to 115u00b0); 3/4 cup evaporated milk; 1/3 cup sugar; 1/3 cup shortening; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 2 eggs; 4 to 4-1/2 cups all-purpose flour, divided; 1 cup chopped mixed candied fruit; 1 cup confectioners' sugar; 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 to 2 tablespoons milk; Additional candied fruit, optional

Servings: persons

1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast
3/4 cup warm water (110u00b0 to 115u00b0)
3/4 cup evaporated milk
1/3 cup sugar
1/3 cup shortening
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 eggs
4 to 4-1/2 cups all-purpose flour, divided
1 cup chopped mixed candied fruit
1 cup confectioners' sugar
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 to 2 tablespoons milk
Additional candied fruit, optional

1
In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in water. Add the evaporated milk, sugar, shortening, salt, eggs and 2 cups of flour; beat until smooth. Stir in mixed candied fruit and enough remaining flour to form a soft dough (do not knead).
2
Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease the top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1-1/4 hours.
3
Punch dough down. Turn onto a floured surface; knead 3-4 minutes. Pat evenly into a greased 10-in. tube pan. Cover and let rise in a warm place until nearly doubled, about 45 minutes.
4
Bake at 375u00b0 for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from pan to cool on a wire rack.
5
Combine the confectioners' sugar, vanilla and enough milk to reach desired consistency; drizzle over bread. Garnish with additional candied fruit if desired.

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

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast, 3/4 cup warm water (110u00b0 to 115u00b0), 3/4 cup evaporated milk, 1/3 cup sugar, and more.

Yes, Christmas 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.

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