Christmas Fruit Bread Recipe | christmas recipes | fruit bread recipe

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil offers a dairy-free alternative with healthy fats.

dried fruits

🥗Healthier: fresh fruits

💰Cheaper: raisins

Fresh fruits can reduce sugar content while adding moisture.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey adds natural sweetness and moisture.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water

Almond milk is a dairy-free option, while water can reduce costs.

Mix flour, sugar, and salt in a large bowl.

Dissolve yeast in warm milk and let sit until frothy, about 5-10 minutes.

Add melted butter, eggs, and vanilla extract to the yeast mixture; stir to combine.

Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing until a dough forms.

Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 10 minutes until smooth and elastic.

Incorporate dried fruits, nuts, and spices into the dough; knead until evenly distributed.

Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a cloth, and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1-2 hours.

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

Shape the risen dough into a loaf and place it in a greased loaf pan.

Let the dough rise again for about 30 minutes until puffy.

Bake in the preheated oven for 30-40 minutes until golden brown.

Cool the bread in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.

Dust with powdered sugar before serving.

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