Candied Fruit Bread

Ingredients and Weight:

• All-purpose flour - 3 cups (360g)
• Sugar - 1 cup (200g)
• Baking powder - 2 teaspoons (10g)
• Salt - 1/2 teaspoon (2.5g)
• Milk - 1 cup (240ml)
• Butter, softened - 1/2 cup (113g)
• Eggs - 2 large
• Vanilla extract - 1 teaspoon (5ml)
• Candied fruit of your choice - 1 cup (150g)

Preparation Time:

• 10 minutes

Cooking Time:

• 50-60 minutes

Difficulty Level:

• 2 (Easy)

Preparation Method Steps:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x5-inch loaf pan.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk together milk, butter, eggs, and vanilla extract.
4. Add wet ingredients to dry ingredients and stir until just combined.
5. Fold in candied fruit.
6. Pour batter into prepared loaf pan and bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
7. Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes before inverting onto a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutritional Information:

• Serving size: 1 slice (1/8 of the loaf)
• Calories: 250
• Fat: 10g
• Carbohydrates: 40g
• Protein: 5g

Dish Characteristics:

• Fruity and flavorful
• Moist and tender
• Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a snack

User Comments:

• "This bread was divine! The candied fruit added a delicious sweetness and chewy texture."
• "I made this for my family and they couldn't get enough of it. It's a definite keeper!"
• "Easy to make and so delicious. I'll definitely be making this again."

Special Precautions and Tips:

• If you don't have candied fruit, you can use dried fruit instead.
• For a sweeter bread, add an extra 1/4 cup of sugar to the batter.
• Let the bread cool completely before slicing, otherwise it will crumble.