Christmas Loaf

Christmas Loaf is a traditional holiday bread that is often enjoyed during Christmas breakfast or brunch. It is typically flavored with warm spices and studded with dried fruits and nuts, making it a festive and flavorful treat.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 120 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 13.

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Christmas Loaf

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: Christmas, International Courses: Bread, Breakfast, Brunch, Holiday Dish, Snack Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

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

Servings: 8 Calories: 2000

Best Season: Winter

Ingredients

Servings

• 3 cup All-purpose flour
• 1 cup Granulated sugar
• 2 teaspoon Baking powder
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Salt
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Ground cinnamon
• ¹⁄₄ teaspoon Ground nutmeg
• 2 large Eggs
• ¹⁄₂ cup Milk
• ¹⁄₄ cup Butter
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• ¹⁄₂ cup Dried cranberries
• ¹⁄₂ cup Chopped pecans
• ¹⁄₄ cup Powdered sugar

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, and nutmeg.
3. In a separate bowl, beat the eggs. Stir in the milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract.
4. Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined. Fold in the cranberries and pecans.
5. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
6. Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
7. Allow the loaf to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
8. Once cooled, dust with powdered sugar before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 8

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 250kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 10g16%

Total Carbohydrate 35g12%

Sugars 15g

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.