Fruit and Nut Loaf
This is a loaf with plenty of fruit and light in color. Very pretty when cut.
INGRIDIENT
DIRECTION
Step: 1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease one 9x5 inch loaf pan.
Step: 2
Cream butter and sugar together. Beat in eggs one at a time. Beat smooth. Stir in milk, vanilla, and almond flavoring.
Step: 3
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.
Step: 4
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 FACT
Per Serving: 643 calories; protein 10.5g; carbohydrates 103.9g; fat 22g; cholesterol 65.3mg; sodium 574.8mg.
The quality of the flour could make a real difference to your bread. Different makers do vary. Great taste or Canadian flours, which are naturally higher in gluten, may give you a better rise than standard dough flours – especially if you’re making wholemeal bread , which not always getting bigger as well as clear bread.
To made this in a breadmaker , add all the menus to your breadmaker and follow the makers instructions.
A dough’s first rising can be done in the fridge 24 hours . This slows down the time it takes to rise to double its size, giving it a deeper flavour. It’s also a great timesaver , as you can work it night before , then finish it off the next day.
