German Fruit Loaf Bread
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Difficulty:
moderate
Difficulty
Preparation:
1 hr 20 min.
Preparation
ready in 2 h. 40 min.
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Ingredients
for
8
- Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups plain flour (sifted)
- plain flour (for dusting)
- 1 pinch salt
- 1 tsp caster sugar
- 1 tsp ground mixed spice
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 2 tsps active dry yeast
- ⅜ cup milk (warmed)
- 1 ¼ cups mixed candied citrus peel (chopped)
- 1 cup Golden raisins
- ½ cup ground almonds
- ¼ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 large egg
- For the garnish
- 2 Tbsps butter (melted)
- ⅔ cup powdered sugar
Preparation steps
1.
Combine the warmed milk and yeast in a mixing bowl and allow to sit for 5 minutes to one side.
2.
Combine the flour, salt, mixed spice, cinnamon and sugar in a large mixing bowl.
3.
Add the butter, ground almonds, mixed candied peel and sultanas and mix well.
4.
Add the milk and yeast mixture to the bowl and stir well to form a dough.
5.
Turn out onto a lightly floured surface and knead for 5-7 minutes until even and smooth. Cover with a damp tea towel and leave to prove for 20 minutes.
6.
After proving for 20 minutes, knock the dough back and knead again for 4-5 minutes. Shape the dough into an oval shape and transfer to a greased baking tray.
7.
Cover again with a damp tea towel and leave to prove in a warm place for 60 minutes. Pre-heat the oven to 180°C | 350F | gas 4.
8.
Bake for 40-45 minutes until risen and golden on the outside. Remove and allow to cool on a wire rack.
9.
When ready to serve, brush the outside with the melted butter and dust immediately with the icing sugar to form a thick layer all over.
10.
Slice into portions.
