Easy Fruit Bread Recipe

Looking for a simple, delicious treat that’s perfect for breakfast or a snack?

This easy fruit bread recipe is exactly what you need!

Packed with a mix of your favorite dried fruits and a hint of sweetness, it’s a perfect way to satisfy your cravings without spending hours in the kitchen.

Whether you’re a seasoned baker or just starting out, this recipe is quick to whip up and makes for a comforting, homemade loaf that everyone will enjoy.

Let’s dive in and make your new go-to fruit bread!

• This easy fruit bread recipe uses the minimal ingredients to make the fruit bread
• This fruit loaf is so easy to make, we don’t need to knead the dough
• We don’t need to use a stand mixer or any other equipments
• We can make the bread dough in less than 3 minutes!
• The resulting fruit bread is absolutely delicious and is filled with lots of plump dry fruits
• This sweet bread is super soft in texture with golden brown shine on top

INGREDIENTS

For the Bread Dough

• Flour: 357 g or 2 3/4 cup
• Warm water: 210 ml or 1 cup-2 tbsp
• Instant yeast: 1 tsp(Active dry yeast 1 and 1/4 tsp)
• Salt : 1 tsp or 5.9 g
• Butter: 42.6 g or 3 tbsp
• Sugar : 32 g or 2 1/2 tbsp or more according to your preference

For the Dry Fruit Mix

• Cranberries :80-90 g around 1/2 cup
• Raisins :80-90 g around 1/2 cup
• Currants :60-70 g around 1/2 cup
• Dry whole Cherries :80-90 g(optional) around 1/2 cup
• Cinnamon Powder :1/2 tsp(optional)
• Cardamom powder :1/4 tsp(optional)
• Nutmeg Powder :1/4 tsp(optional)
• Vanilla Sugar or Extract :1/2 tsp

Instructions:

• In a bowl, mix 1 cup lukewarm water, 2 tablespoons sugar, 1 teaspoon salt, and 2 teaspoons yeast. Stir and let it sit for a few minutes.
• Add 2 tablespoons melted butter and 3 cups flour. Stir well with a wooden spoon until everything is combined and no dry patches remain. The dough should be a little sticky but manageable.
• Cover the bowl with cling film and let it rise in a warm spot for 1 hour.
• In a separate bowl, mix ½ cup raisins, ½ cup cranberries, ½ cup currants, and ½ cup dehydrated cherries.
• Add ½ teaspoon cinnamon, ¼ teaspoon cardamom, ¼ teaspoon nutmeg, and 1 tablespoon vanilla sugar. Mix well to evenly coat the fruit with spices.
• After 1 hour, the dough should have risen slightly. Gently press down on the dough to deflate it.
• Add the fruit mixture and fold it into the dough. Avoid overworking the dough to keep it light.
• If the dough sticks to your hands, use a little oil to grease your hands, rather than flour.
• Transfer the dough to a clean work surface. Shape it into a rectangle and roll it up to form a log.
• Place the dough seam-side down in a greased loaf pan. Cover with cling film and let it rise in a warm spot for 80-90 minutes.
• Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Brush the top of the dough with the beaten egg wash.
• Bake for 34-35 minutes, then reduce the temperature to 325°F (165°C) and bake for another 4-5 minutes until golden brown.
• After baking, remove the bread from the oven and let it cool for 2 minutes in the pan.
• Demold the bread, brush the top with butter while it’s still warm, and let it cool completely before slicing.
• To make French toast, whisk together 2 eggs, 1 tablespoon sugar, pinch of salt, and ¼ cup milk.
• Dip slices of the fruit bread into the egg mixture and fry in a buttered pan over medium heat until golden on both sides.
• Serve hot and enjoy!