Indulge in the delightful flavors of a classic Fruit Loaf, a traditional British teatime treat. This delectable loaf is lovingly handcrafted with a medley of dried fruits, aromatic spices, and a hint of citrus zest, all enveloped in a moist and tender crumb. As you slice into this golden-brown loaf, be greeted by a symphony of textures and flavors – chewy cranberries, plump raisins, and tangy currants harmoniously blended within a soft and springy crumb. The warmth of cinnamon and nutmeg dances on your palate, complemented by a refreshing burst of orange zest. This recipe offers three variations to tantalize your taste buds: a classic version brimming with dried fruits, a nutty twist with the addition of walnuts, and a luxurious indulgence with a drizzle of orange glaze. Whichever variation you choose, be prepared to embark on a culinary journey that will leave you craving more.
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BREAD MACHINE FRUIT LOAF
This came from my bread machine recipe book. I have made it a number of times and it comes out lovely. Fantastic as a breakfast toasted and buttered! Yum! I have altered the recipe slightly so that it is compatible with all of you. An Australian tablespoon = 4 tsp (20ml), so I have converted all measurements to teaspoons to avoid confusion. If you have a sweet bread cycle I'd recommend using that, but otherwise I'm pretty sure ordinary would work fine. I have frozen slices in plastic bags, so I always have some on hand if I get a craving. Nutella makes a good spread for this.
Provided by Sassy Syrah
Categories Yeast Breads
Time 3h32m
Yield 1 750 g loaf
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Put all of the ingredients except the fruit in the order recommended by your manufacturer.
- If you have a nuts dispenser place the fruit in there.
- Otherwise add the fruit when the 2nd knead has 8 minutes to go.
- If using the glaze, combine glaze ingredients in a small saucepan over a heat until the sugar and gelatine has dissolved.
- Use the pause function if you have one, at fifteen minutes into the baking cycle, brush glaze over loaf.
FRUIT AND NUT LOAF
This is a loaf with plenty of fruit and light in color. Very pretty when cut.
Provided by Carol
Categories Bread Quick Bread Recipes Fruit Bread Recipes
Time 1h25m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease one 9x5 inch loaf pan.
- Cream butter and sugar together. Beat in eggs one at a time. Beat smooth. Stir in milk, vanilla, and almond flavoring.
- In large bowl combine flour, baking powder, and salt. Stir in fruit, raisins, and nuts. Add all at once to first bowl. Stir only to moisten. Turn into greased 9x5x3 inch loaf pan.
- Bake for 1 hour in 350 degree F (175 degree C) oven until it tests done. Let stand 10 minutes. Remove from pan. Cool and wrap.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 642.8 calories, Carbohydrate 103.9 g, Cholesterol 65.3 mg, Fat 22 g, Fiber 2.8 g, Protein 10.5 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Sodium 574.8 mg, Sugar 46.8 g
MEAT LOAF WITH MUSTARD AND DRIED FRUIT
Categories Mustard Bake Quick & Easy Dried Fruit Ground Beef Fall Sage Bon Appétit
Yield Serves 2, can be doubled
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 425°F. Combine beef, breadcrumbs, chopped fruits, egg, shallots, 1 tablespoon mustard, sage, salt and pepper in large bowl; mix thoroughly. Shape mixture into 2 oval loaves, each about 1 inch thick, and place on small rimmed baking sheet.
- Bake loaves 10 minutes. Mix preserves and remaining 1 tablespoon mustard in small bowl. Brush preserves mixture generously over loaves. Continue to bake until loaves are cooked through and thermometer inserted into center registers 160°F, about 8 minutes.
RICH FRUIT LOAF BREAD MACHINE
Make and share this Rich Fruit Loaf Bread Machine recipe from Food.com.
Provided by oriana
Categories Breads
Time 3h22m
Yield 1 loaf
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- place ingredients in order above or to your machines instructions.
- start on sweet setting with your crust colour selected.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1973, Fat 35.7, SaturatedFat 7.4, Cholesterol 15.5, Sodium 3579.3, Carbohydrate 364.4, Fiber 14.3, Sugar 50, Protein 47
BANANA FRUIT LOAF
Make and share this Banana Fruit Loaf recipe from Food.com.
Provided by evelynathens
Categories Quick Breads
Time 40m
Yield 1 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Sift together flour, baking powder, and salt. Add chopped nuts.
- Cream together sugar and butter until fluffy. Add eggs, bananas, and milk and combine well.
- Add dry ingredients to wet ingredients and mix until just moistened. Gently fold in the fruit and raisins.
- Pour into a lightly greased loaf pan and bake at 350° for 35 to 45 minutes until golden in colour and tests done with a toothpick.
- Freezes well.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 2284.2, Fat 113.7, SaturatedFat 47.5, Cholesterol 543.1, Sodium 2611.9, Carbohydrate 287.7, Fiber 15.6, Sugar 117.8, Protein 44.9
BANANA FRUIT LOAF
I found this gorgeous recipe in Ruth Isabel Ross' "Irish Baking Book", which I had originally given to my mum as a birthday present when spending a year abroad in Ireland. It is easy to make and just tastes so fruity. =)
Provided by Lalaloula
Categories Breads
Time 55m
Yield 1 small loaf
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Pre heat the oven to 180°C and line a small baking tin with baking paper.
- Mix the flour, the baking powder, the sugar and the raisins/sultanas in a bowl.
- Add the egg and the well mashed bananas. Blend toghether (The dough should be soft and creamy.).
- Fill the dough into your baking tin and bake for approximately 45 minutes (or until inserted toothpick comes out clean).
FRUIT 'N' NUT LOAF
I enjoy all kinds of cooking, but I especially like baking delicious breads like this! It's chock-full of good things like apricots, almonds and bananas.
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 1h10m
Yield 2 loaves (14 slices each).
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine the first 11 ingredients. In another bowl, beat the egg substitute, juice, oil, molasses and bananas; stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Pour into two 8x4-in. loaf pans that have been coated with cooking spray. Bake at 325° for 1 hour or until bread tests done. Cool for 10 minutes; remove from pans to wire racks to cool.
Nutrition Facts :
FRUIT LOAF
A spicy raisin bread made in a bread machine. The most common substitute for mixed spice in the U.S.A. is pumpkin pie spice.
Provided by Steve Vine
Categories Bread Yeast Bread Recipes
Time 3h5m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Add water, oil, brown sugar, bread flour, gluten flour, milk powder, mixed spice, and yeast into the bread machine pan in the order suggested by the manufacturer. Select Fruit setting or the setting for Basic White Bread. Press Start.
- If your machine has a Fruit setting, add the golden raisins and peel at the signal, or around 5 minutes before the kneading cycle has finished.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 154.7 calories, Carbohydrate 28 g, Cholesterol 0.7 mg, Fat 3.8 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 4.2 g, SaturatedFat 0.4 g, Sodium 24.4 mg, Sugar 17.1 g
Tips:
- Use ripe fruit. This will give your loaf the best flavor and texture.
- Don't overmix the batter. Overmixing can make the loaf tough.
- Bake the loaf until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. This will ensure that the loaf is cooked through.
- Let the loaf cool completely before slicing and serving. This will help prevent the loaf from crumbling.
- Serve the loaf with your favorite toppings, such as butter, cream cheese, or fruit preserves.
Conclusion:
Fruit loaf is a delicious and versatile treat that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dessert. It's also a great way to use up leftover fruit. With so many different variations to choose from, there's sure to be a fruit loaf recipe that everyone will enjoy. So next time you're looking for a sweet and satisfying snack, give fruit loaf a try!
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