Swiss Fruit Bread Recipe

Name: Swiss Fruit Bread
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 3/4 c. chopped dried pears; 1/2 c. chopped pitted prunes; 1/2 c. mixed dried fruits; 1/4 c. grape juice; 2 c. flour; 2 pkg. dry yeast; 1/2 tsp. cinnamon; 1/2 tsp. nutmeg; 1/4 tsp. cloves; 1 c. milk; 1/2 c. butter; 1/4 c. sugar; 1 tsp. salt; 2 eggs; 2 tsp. orange peel; 1/2 c. walnuts; 2 to 2 1/2 c. flour

Servings: persons

3/4 c. chopped dried pears
1/2 c. chopped pitted prunes
1/2 c. mixed dried fruits
1/4 c. grape juice
2 c. flour
2 pkg. dry yeast
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. nutmeg
1/4 tsp. cloves
1 c. milk
1/2 c. butter
1/4 c. sugar
1 tsp. salt
2 eggs
2 tsp. orange peel
1/2 c. walnuts
2 to 2 1/2 c. flour

1
Soak dried fruit in juice several hours.
2
In a large mixer bowl, stir flour, yeast and spices.
3
Heat milk, butter, sugar and salt to warm (to 120u00b0).
4
Add to dry mixture.
5
Add eggs and shredded orange peel.
6
Beat with mixer on low speed.
7
Beat 3 minutes on high speed.
8
Stir in fruit mixture, walnuts and 2 to 2 1/2 cups flour to make soft dough.
9
Knead 8 to 10 minutes.
10
Use dough hook.
11
Shape in ball.
12
Place in greased bowl.
13
Let rise until double.
14
Shape in 2 loaves.
15
Let rise 60 minutes.
16
Bake in a 375u00b0 oven for 35 minutes.

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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: 3/4 c. chopped dried pears, 1/2 c. chopped pitted prunes, 1/2 c. mixed dried fruits, 1/4 c. grape juice, and more.

Yes, Swiss Fruit Bread falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Swiss Fruit Bread

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