Fruit Bread Recipe Demonstration - Joyofbaking.com

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil provides healthy fats while margarine is often less expensive.

dried fruits

🥗Healthier: fresh fruits

💰Cheaper: raisins

Fresh fruits add moisture and flavor, while raisins are often more affordable.

nuts

🥗Healthier: seeds

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Seeds provide crunch and nutrition at a lower cost.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey adds natural sweetness, while brown sugar is often less expensive.

In a stand mixer, combine 1 and 1/3 cups unbleached all-purpose flour and 1 cup unbleached bread flour.

Add 2 tablespoons granulated white sugar, 1 teaspoon kosher salt, 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon, and 1 and 3/4 teaspoons instant yeast to the dry ingredients.

Stir the dry ingredients together.

Add 1 large egg, 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, and 2/3 cup minus 1 tablespoon milk to the dry ingredients.

Knead the dough on first speed for 4 minutes, then increase to second speed for 4 to 6 minutes until smooth and elastic.

Oil a bowl and place the dough inside, flipping it to coat with oil. Cover with plastic wrap.

Let the dough rise at room temperature for about 1.5 hours until it has risen significantly.

Soak 1 cup of dried fruit in hot water for 10-15 minutes to soften.

Drain the dried fruit and pat it dry with a paper towel.

Add 2 tablespoons of candied orange peel to the dried fruit.

In a large bowl, combine the proofed dough and the dried fruit mixture, kneading gently to incorporate.

Prepare an 8.5 by 4.5 by 3 inches loaf pan for baking.

Cooking Techniques

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