Festive Christmas Bread
Festive Christmas Bread is a delightful holiday treat that combines the warmth of freshly baked bread with festive flavors. Infused with vibrant cranberries and zesty orange, each slice offers a perfect balance of sweetness and tartness. This cherished recipe, passed down through generations, brings families together during the holidays. Whether served warm or toasted, this bread is sure to create lasting memories at your festive gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Holiday
Ingredients
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- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp active dry yeast
- 1 cup whole milk (warm)
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 1 cup cranberries (fresh or dried)
- Zest of 1 orange
- 1 tsp salt
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine warm milk, sugar, and yeast; let sit for 5 minutes until foamy. Stir in melted butter.
- In another bowl, whisk flour and salt; gradually add to wet ingredients to form dough.
- Knead on a floured surface for about 8 minutes until smooth. If sticky, sprinkle with more flour.
- Fold in cranberries and orange zest until evenly mixed.
- Place dough in a greased bowl, cover with a towel, and let rise for 1 hour or until doubled.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Punch down dough, shape into a loaf, place in greased pan, and let rise for another 30 minutes.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes until golden brown. Cool before slicing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 15mg