SWISS CHRISTMAS BREAD

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This is a sweet bread, made into a round loaf.

Provided by ELLENMARIE

Categories     100+ Breakfast and Brunch Recipes     Breakfast Bread Recipes

Yield 18

Number Of Ingredients 17

4 ½ cups all-purpose flour
2 (.25 ounce) packages active dry yeast
¼ cup white sugar
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
½ teaspoon ground mace
¼ teaspoon ground cloves
1 cup milk
½ cup water
¼ cup margarine
1 egg
½ cup raisins
½ cup halved candied cherries
¼ cup candied citron peel
¼ cup chopped walnuts
1 tablespoon butter, melted
1 teaspoon white sugar

Steps:

  • In a saucepan, heat milk, water, and butter or margarine until warm.
  • In large mixing bowl, combine 2 cups flour, yeast, 1/4 cup sugar, salt, nutmeg, mace, and cloves; mix well. Stir in warm milk mixture and egg. Blend with an electric mixer at low speed until moistened; beat 3 minutes at medium speed. By hand, stir in raisins, cherries, citron, nuts, and enough remaining flour to make a firm dough.
  • Knead dough on a lightly floured surface until smooth and elastic, 5 to 8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning to grease top. Cover. Let rise in warm place until doubled, about 1 hour.
  • Punch dough down. Shape into a round loaf, and place in a greased 2 quart casserole. Cover, and let rise in warm place until doubled, about 1 hour. Brush top of loaf with melted butter, and sprinkle lightly with 1 teaspoon sugar.
  • Bake at 375 degrees F ( 190 degrees C) for 40 to 45 minutes, until deep golden brown. If too dark, cover loosely with foil last 5 to 10 minutes of baking. Cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 211.9 calories, Carbohydrate 36.9 g, Cholesterol 13.1 mg, Fat 5.2 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 4.7 g, SaturatedFat 1.3 g, Sodium 186.8 mg, Sugar 8.6 g

Sajib Biswas
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I can't wait to try this recipe. It looks so delicious!


Apurpo Raj
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This bread is the epitome of holiday baking. It's warm, comforting, and full of festive flavors.


IT Hacker
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This bread is a tradition in my family. We make it every year for Christmas and it's always a hit.


Briony McLeod
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I'm so glad I found this recipe. It's the perfect bread to bake for Christmas morning.


Sheikh Muhammad Abdullah
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This bread is the perfect gift for friends and family during the holidays. It's a delicious and thoughtful way to show them how much you care.


Farhan Rafi
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I love the way this bread looks with the cranberries and walnuts on top. It's so festive and Christmassy.


Fezile Shantel
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This bread is the perfect addition to any holiday table. It's delicious, festive, and sure to impress your guests.


Kevin Hattingh
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This bread is a work of art! It's so beautiful and festive. I can't wait to serve it to my guests.


Dominic Dominic
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I was surprised at how easy this bread was to make. I'm not a very experienced baker, but I was able to follow the recipe without any problems.


Marju Aktr
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My kitchen smelled amazing while this bread was baking. It filled the whole house with a warm and inviting aroma.


Chayuth Xiong
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This bread is so moist and flavorful. I love the combination of cranberries, walnuts, and spices.


Salah Uddin
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I've made this bread several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's the perfect bread to serve at a holiday party.


Khan Waseem
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This bread was easy to make and turned out perfect. I would recommend it to anyone looking for a festive holiday bread.


MN creation
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I'm not usually a fan of fruitcake, but this bread was delicious. The cranberries and walnuts added a nice touch.


Inus Miya
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This bread was a hit at my Christmas party. Everyone raved about it.


Makoto Narukami
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My family loved this bread! It was so soft and flavorful. I will definitely be making it again.