Description
Delicious homemade breads perfect for Christmas gifting.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup warm milk
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup butter, melted
- 1 packet active dry yeast
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup mixed dried fruits
- 1/2 cup chopped nuts
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine warm milk and yeast. Let sit for 5 minutes.
- Add sugar, melted butter, eggs, and vanilla extract. Mix well.
- In another bowl, combine flour and salt. Gradually add to wet ingredients.
- Knead the dough for 10 minutes until smooth.
- Incorporate dried fruits and nuts into the dough.
- Place dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise for 1 hour.
- Punch down the dough and shape into loaves.
- Place loaves in greased pans and let rise for another 30 minutes.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 30-35 minutes.
- Cool before wrapping for gifts.
Notes
- Use a variety of dried fruits for more flavor.
- Store in an airtight container for freshness.
- Decorate with icing for a festive touch.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Breads
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: christmas breads, homemade gifts, holiday baking