Candied Fruit Bread Recipe

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Brief

Servings: 6

Yield: 1 - 8 x 3 inch loaf

Candied Fruit Bread Recipe

Ingredients

2 eggs

1 cup milk

3 tablespoons butter

melted

2 cups sifted all-purpose flour

4 teaspoons baking powder

½ teaspoon salt

¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon

¾ cup white sugar

¼ cup chopped candied citron

¼ cup currants

2 tablespoons chopped candied cherries

2 tablespoons chopped candied lemon peel

¼ cup chopped blanched almonds

¼ cup chopped pecans

Bread

Directions

Step 1

Grease an 8x5-inch loaf tin thoroughly. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).

Step 2

Beat eggs in a medium bowl. Add milk and melted butter; mix well.

Step 3

Sift together flour baking powder salt and cinnamon into a large mixing bowl. Add sugar prepared fruits and nuts and mix well. Add egg mixture to fruit and nut mixture stirring just enough to blend. Pour batter into the greased loaf tin. Let stand for 20 minutes.

Step 4

Place pan in center of oven on middle rack. Bake for 60 to 70 minutes. Turn out on wire rack and allow to cool for several hours before slicing.

Nutritional Information

Candied Fruit Bread Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:6

Calories: 482.4

% Daily Value *

Protein: 9.8g 20%

Carbohydrates: 80.1g 26%

Dietary Fiber: 3.2g 13%

Sugars: 36.4g

Fat: 15g 23%

Saturated Fat: 5.3g 26%

Cholesterol: 80.5mg 27%

Vitamin A Iu: 344.3IU 7%

Niacin Equivalents: 4.8mg 37%

Vitamin B6: 0.1mg 6%

Vitamin C: 0.4mg 1%

Folate: 89.7mcg 22%

Calcium: 282.3mg 28%

Iron: 3.3mg 18%

Magnesium: 41.8mg 15%

Potassium: 276.8mg 8%

Sodium: 638.2mg 26%

Thiamin: 0.4mg 41%

Calories From Fat: 135

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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