Holiday Fruit Nut Bread Recipe

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   Crumble or possibly sprinkle yeast in hot water; stir to dissolve.

2. 2

   Scald lowfat milk; add in sugar, salt, and shortening and mix.

3. 3

   Cold to lukewarm.

4. 4

   Add in lowfat milk mix to yeast.

5. 5

   Combine fruits and nuts with flour; add in to liquids and mix to blend well.

6. 6

   Scrape down batter from sides of bowl.

7. 7

   Cover and let rise in hot place, 30-45 min, or possibly till doubled.

8. 8

   Stir down; spoon into four No.

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   2 greased cans, filling 1/3 full, or possibly into one bread pan, 5 x 9 x 3 inch.

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    Cover and let rise till dough is within 1 inch of top of cans.

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    Bake 30-40 min in quick, moderate oven (375 degrees).

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    Remove from cans or possibly pan and cold on racks.

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    Brush tops with confectioners' sugar frosting (1 c. confectioners' sugar mixed with 2-3 Tbsp.

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    hot lowfat milk), allowing icing to dribble down the sides.

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    Decorate with nuts and candied fruits.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.