MOIST ITALIAN SWEET BREAD
The women in our family feel so blessed that my mom taught us how to make this Pane Dolce before she passed away. We do our best to carry on her loving tradition. -Kathleen Schweihs, Lockport, Illinois
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 1h5m
Yield 3 loaves (16 slices each).
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- In a small saucepan, combine the first four ingredients. Cook and stir over medium heat until butter is melted. Remove from the heat; cool to 110° to 115°., In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add the butter mixture, eggs, extracts, nuts and cherries and 4 cups of flour. Beat until smooth. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough. , Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour. , Punch dough down; divide into thirds. Shape each portion into an oval loaf; place in three greased and floured 8x4-in. loaf pans. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 45 minutes. , Bake at 350° for 60-65 minutes or until golden brown. Cover loosely with foil if top browns too quickly. Remove from pan to wire racks to cool. , In a small bowl, beat icing ingredients until smooth; drizzle over cooled loaves.
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moureen wachuka
[email protected]I'm not sure what went wrong, but my bread didn't turn out right. It was dry and crumbly.
Okonkwo Christopher
[email protected]This bread is delicious! It's perfect for breakfast, lunch, or a snack.
Md SOMUN
[email protected]I've never made sweet bread before, but this recipe was easy to follow and the bread turned out great. It was a big hit with my family and friends.
Altaf Writes
[email protected]This bread was a bit too sweet for my taste, but it was still good. I think I'll try reducing the amount of sugar next time.
Sajid Javeed
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of sweet bread, but this one was really good. It was moist and flavorful, and the orange and lemon zest gave it a nice citrusy flavor.
blessing george
[email protected]This bread is so easy to make and it tastes amazing. I've made it several times and it's always a hit.
Hriday Hassan
[email protected]I made this bread for Easter brunch and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!
Altantsatsral A
[email protected]This is my go-to recipe for sweet bread. It's always a crowd-pleaser. I love the addition of orange and lemon zest, it gives the bread a really nice flavor.
cynthia gichuki
[email protected]I tried this recipe and it was a disaster. The bread was dry and crumbly. I think I overmixed the dough.
Jackie Blalock
[email protected]Delicious! I've made this bread several times and it's always a hit. It's easy to make and the ingredients are easy to find.
Symeria Thomas
[email protected]This sweet bread was a delight! It came out moist and flavorful, with a perfect crumb. I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out beautifully. My family loved it.