Spiced Fruit BreadMakes one loafIngredients1 cup sultanas
½ cup cranberries
335ml bottle of cider
3½ cups bread flour
½ teaspoon cinnamon
½ teaspoon mixed spice
½ teaspoon allspice
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
2 teaspoons yeast
PreparationPlace cider into bowl, 37
0, speed one. About 2 minutes. Remove.
Soak the sultanas and cranberries in the warmed cider. I left mine for several hours, but any time is ok.
Drain the fruit and set aside, place cider into bowl and add yeast. 37
0, speed 1 approx. 2 minutes.
Add the flour and spices. Knead 2 minutes, and then another 2 minutes.
Set aside in an oiled bowl until the dough doubles. This may take some time.
Turn out and knead the fruit in by hand. You can do this in the machine but it breaks the fruit up. If dough becomes too wet, add a
little flour.
Turn oven to 210
0C.
Place dough onto lined tray, shape, and cover, and leave to rise for 40-60 minutes.
When risen bake for 20-30 minutes, or until cooked.
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This recipe is based on a recipe from the Australian Bake off competition. I have altered some of the ingredients to suit myself and also changed the preparation to thermomix friendly.
