Swiss Christmas Bread Recipe

Name: Swiss Christmas Bread
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 2 (.25 ounce) packages active dry yeast; 1/4 cup white sugar; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 1/2 teaspoon ground mace; 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves; 1 cup milk; 1/2 cup water; 1/4 cup margarine; 1 egg; 1/2 cup raisins; 1/2 cup halved candied cherries; 1/4 cup candied citron peel; 1/4 cup chopped walnuts; 1 tablespoon butter, melted; 1 teaspoon white sugar

Servings: persons

4 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 (.25 ounce) packages active dry yeast
1/4 cup white sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon ground mace
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1 cup milk
1/2 cup water
1/4 cup margarine
1 egg
1/2 cup raisins
1/2 cup halved candied cherries
1/4 cup candied citron peel
1/4 cup chopped walnuts
1 tablespoon butter, melted
1 teaspoon white sugar

1
In a saucepan, heat milk, water, and butter or margarine until warm.
2
In large mixing bowl, combine 2 cups flour, yeast, 1/4 cup sugar, salt, nutmeg, mace, and cloves; mix well. Stir in warm milk mixture and egg. Blend with an electric mixer at low speed until moistened; beat 3 minutes at medium speed. By hand, stir in raisins, cherries, citron, nuts, and enough remaining flour to make a firm dough.
3
Knead dough on a lightly floured surface until smooth and elastic, 5 to 8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning to grease top. Cover. Let rise in warm place until doubled, about 1 hour.
4
Punch dough down. Shape into a round loaf, and place in a greased 2 quart casserole. Cover, and let rise in warm place until doubled, about 1 hour. Brush top of loaf with melted butter, and sprinkle lightly with 1 teaspoon sugar.
5
Bake at 375 degrees F ( 190 degrees C) for 40 to 45 minutes, until deep golden brown. If too dark, cover loosely with foil last 5 to 10 minutes of baking. Cool.

691

kcal

Calories

Fat

121

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 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, 2 (.25 ounce) packages active dry yeast, 1/4 cup white sugar, 1 teaspoon salt, and more.

Yes, Swiss 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.

Swiss Christmas Bread

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