Fruited Ricotta Bread Recipe

Name: Fruited Ricotta Bread
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 cups all-purpose flour; 2 teaspoons baking powder; ¼ teaspoon salt; 2 cups ricotta cheese; 3 large eggs, beaten; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; ⅔ cup sugar; 3 tablespoons chopped candied fruit; 2 tablespoons golden raisins; 1 tablespoon chopped almonds; 1 tablespoon grated lemon peel; 1 tablespoon butter, melted; 1 tablespoon confectioners' sugar

Servings: persons

4 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
¼ teaspoon salt
2 cups ricotta cheese
3 large eggs, beaten
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
⅔ cup sugar
3 tablespoons chopped candied fruit
2 tablespoons golden raisins
1 tablespoon chopped almonds
1 tablespoon grated lemon peel
1 tablespoon butter, melted
1 tablespoon confectioners' sugar

1
Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
2
Grease and flour cookie sheet.
3
Sift flour, baking powder and salt into a large bowl.
4
Make a well in the center and stir in ricotta, eggs, vanilla, sugar, candied fruit, raisins, almonds and lemon peel.
5
Knead lightly until dough holds together.
6
Shape into a 12 inch long loaf and place on the cookie sheet.
7
Bake 50 to 60 minutes, until a toothpick comes our clean from the center.
8
Transfer to a wire rack.
9
Brush butter over the warm loaf.
10
Sift confectioner's sugar over the top.
11
Cool completely.

950

kcal

Calories

Fat

135

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 cups all-purpose flour, 2 teaspoons baking powder, ¼ teaspoon salt, 2 cups ricotta cheese, and more.

Yes, Fruited Ricotta 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.

Fruited Ricotta Bread

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