Italian Christmas Bread Recipe

Name: Italian Christmas Bread
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/4 c. warm water (105~ to 115~); 1 pkg. active dry yeast; 1 Tbsp. honey; 3/8 tsp. liquid artificial sweetener or 1 Tbsp. sugar; 2 tsp. salt; 2 Tbsp. butter; 3 c. sifted flour; 1/3 c. seedless raisins; 1/4 c. diced candied fruit mixture; 1/4 c. chopped almonds; 3/4 tsp. anise extract; 1/4 tsp. vanilla extract

Servings: persons

1 1/4 c. warm water (105~ to 115~)
1 pkg. active dry yeast
1 Tbsp. honey
3/8 tsp. liquid artificial sweetener or 1 Tbsp. sugar
2 tsp. salt
2 Tbsp. butter
3 c. sifted flour
1/3 c. seedless raisins
1/4 c. diced candied fruit mixture
1/4 c. chopped almonds
3/4 tsp. anise extract
1/4 tsp. vanilla extract

1
In bowl of electric mixer dissolve yeast in water.
2
Add honey, sweetener, salt, butter and half the flour.
3
Beat for 2 minutes at medium speed on mixer or 300 strokes by hand.
4
Add remaining flour to fruit and nuts and add to yeast mixture along with the anise and vanilla.
5
Blend well.
6
Cover and let rise in warm place until double in bulk.
7
Stir down batter.
8
Spread in 2 well buttered 1 pound coffee cans.
9
Let rise until batter reaches 3/4 inch from top.
10
Bake in a preheated oven at 375u00b0 for about 40 minutes.
11
Cool on a rack.
12
Yields 12 slices per loaf, 80 calories per slice using sweetener (82 calories using sugar).

806

kcal

Calories

Fat

144

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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/4 c. warm water (105~ to 115~), 1 pkg. active dry yeast, 1 Tbsp. honey, 3/8 tsp. liquid artificial sweetener or 1 Tbsp. sugar, and more.

Yes, Italian 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.

Italian Christmas Bread

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