Description
This Festive Christmas Bread – A Cozy Holiday Baking Favorite! is a soft, golden loaf infused with warm spices, orange zest, and dried fruits perfect for cozy mornings and holiday gatherings.
Ingredients
4 cups flour
1/2 cup sugar
2 tsp yeast
1 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp nutmeg
1 tbsp orange zest
1/2 cup mixed dried fruits
1 cup warm milk
2 eggs
1/4 cup butter (softened)
1/4 tsp salt
Instructions
1. Proof yeast in warm milk with sugar.
2. Mix in eggs, butter, spices, and flour.
3. Knead until smooth and elastic.
4. Let rise until doubled (1 hour).
5. Add dried fruits, shape loaf, and rest 30 minutes.
6. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 30 minutes until golden.
7. Cool, slice, and serve.
Notes
For a vegan version, replace eggs with flaxseed and butter with coconut oil.
Dust with powdered sugar before serving for a festive look.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Holiday, Christmas
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: Festive Christmas Bread, Holiday Baking, Sweet Bread