SUGARPLUM SPICE BREAD

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I make Christmas Eve magical with hot cocoa and toasted slices of this fragrant, fruit-studded bread. My son and I combined several recipes to come up with this winner. -Jackie Brown, Tully, New York

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h

Yield 8 mini loaves (5 slices per loaf).

Number Of Ingredients 19

3/4 cup butter, softened
3/4 cup sugar
4 large eggs, room temperature
5-1/2 to 6 cups all-purpose flour
2 packages (1/4 ounce each) quick-rise yeast
1-1/2 teaspoons ground cardamom
1 teaspoon salt
3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1-1/2 cups 2% milk
1 cup diced dried fruit
1/2 cup raisins
1/2 cup golden raisins
FROSTING:
2 tablespoons butter, softened
2 tablespoons shortening
2 cups confectioners' sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 to 3 tablespoons 2% milk

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Add 4 cups flour, yeast, cardamom, salt, cinnamon and nutmeg. Heat milk to 120°-130°; add to creamed mixture and beat until moistened. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a firm dough. Turn onto a heavily floured surface. Sprinkle with fruit and raisins; knead until smooth and elastic, 6-8 minutes. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 40 minutes., Punch dough down. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; divide into 8 portions. Shape into loaves. Place in 8 greased 5x3x2-in. loaf pans. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 30 minutes. Bake at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool., For frosting, in a small bowl, cream butter and shortening. Gradually beat in confectioners' sugar, vanilla and enough milk to reach desired spreading consistency. Frost loaves.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 174 calories, Fat 5g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 29mg cholesterol, Sodium 101mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (15g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

SDCYT
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I love this bread! It's my new favorite holiday treat.


Samiza Samiza
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This bread is amazing! It's so moist and flavorful. The sugarplums are the perfect touch.


Sp joker Fake
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This bread is delicious! It's the perfect combination of sweet and spicy. The sugarplums add a nice crunch and the bread is so moist.


Naledi Kgwerana
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I'm not a big fan of spice bread, but this one is really good! The sugarplums add a nice sweetness and crunch. The bread is also very moist and flavorful.


theyluv_shuan jackson
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This is a great recipe! The bread is so moist and flavorful. I love the addition of sugarplums. They add a nice sweetness and crunch.


Rajendra Koirala
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This bread was a bit too dry for my taste. I think I might try adding some extra butter or oil next time. The flavor was good, though.


Dk crypto chanel
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I made this bread for a holiday party and it was a hit! Everyone loved it. The bread is so moist and flavorful, and the sugarplums add a nice touch of sweetness. I will definitely be making this again.


David Mashego
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This is the best sugarplum spice bread I've ever had! It's so moist and flavorful, and the sugarplums are the perfect touch. I will definitely be making this again and again!


Ghafoor Ali
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This bread is okay. It's not as flavorful as I was hoping, and the sugarplums are a bit too sweet for my taste. I think I'll try a different recipe next time.


Okoro Chidubem
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I'm not usually a fan of spice bread, but this one is really good! The sugarplums add a nice sweetness and crunch. The bread is also very moist and flavorful. I'll definitely be making this again!


Arun Gautam
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This sugarplum spice bread is a delightful holiday treat! The flavors of cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger perfectly complement the sweetness of the sugarplums. The bread is moist and dense, with a lovely crumb. I will definitely be making this again!