Christmas in The Islands Bread

Christmas in The Islands Bread is a traditional Caribbean holiday bread that is often enjoyed during Christmas time. It is rich in spices and dried fruits, making it a festive and flavorful treat.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 130 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 13.

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Christmas in The Islands Bread

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: Caribbean Courses: Bread, Breakfast, Dessert Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 30 min Cook Time 40 min Rest Time 60 min Total Time 2 hrs 10 mins

Servings: 8 Calories: 2000

Best Season: Winter

Ingredients

Servings

• 3 cup All-purpose flour
• ¹⁄₂ cup Granulated sugar
• 2 teaspoon Baking powder
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Salt
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Ground cinnamon
• ¹⁄₄ teaspoon Ground nutmeg
• ¹⁄₄ teaspoon Ground cloves
• ¹⁄₂ cup Butter, melted
• 2 large Eggs
• ¹⁄₂ cup Milk
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 1 cup Dried mixed fruits (raisins, currants, candied peel)
• ¹⁄₂ cup Chopped nuts (optional)

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a loaf pan.
2. In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the melted butter, eggs, milk, and vanilla extract.
4. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until just combined.
5. Fold in the dried mixed fruits and chopped nuts (if using).
6. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
7. Bake for 40-45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
8. Remove from the oven and let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes.
9. Transfer the bread to a wire rack to cool completely.
10. Once cooled, slice and serve.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 8

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 250kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 10g16%

Total Carbohydrate 35g12%

Sugars 10g

Protein 5g10%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.