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Easy No-Knead Fruit Bread

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This Easy No-Knead Fruit Bread is a flavorful, fuss-free loaf packed with dried fruits and aromatic spices. With its soft texture and rich taste, it’s perfect for breakfast, as a snack, or toasted with butter. The no-knead method simplifies the process, making it ideal for both novice and experienced bakers alike.

Ingredients

For the Bread Dough:

Flour

Warm water

Instant yeast (or active dry yeast)

Salt

Butter

Sugar

For the Dry Fruit Mix:

Cranberries

Raisins

Currants

Dried whole cherries (optional)

Cinnamon powder (optional)

Cardamom powder (optional)

Nutmeg powder (optional)

Vanilla sugar or extract (optional)

Note: Specific measurements are not provided, so adjust the quantities based on your taste preferences.

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Dough:

    • In a bowl, combine warm water, sugar, salt, and yeast. Stir to dissolve.

    • Add melted butter to the mixture.

    • Gradually incorporate the flour, mixing until a shaggy dough forms and ensuring no dry patches remain.

  2. First Proofing:

    • Cover the bowl with plastic wrap.

    • Let the dough rise in a warm environment for about 1 hour, or until it has nearly doubled in size.

  3. Incorporate Dry Fruits:

    • Gently deflate the dough and fold in the dried fruits and spices.

    • Shape the dough into a rectangle that matches the length of your loaf pan.

  4. Shape and Second Proofing:

    • Roll the dough into a log and place it into a greased loaf pan.

    • Cover and let it rise in a warm spot for about 1 hour, until it has risen slightly.

  5. Bake:

    • Preheat your oven to the appropriate temperature.

    • Bake the loaf for about 40 minutes, or until golden brown.

  6. Cool:

    • Remove the bread from the oven and let it cool before slicing.

Notes

Dry Fruits: Customize the dried fruit mix based on your preferences or what you have available.

Spices: Adjust the spices to your liking or omit them for a milder flavor.

Sweetness: Modify the sugar amount to your desired level of sweetness.

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