Bread Machine Fruit Loaf

Create a warm and inviting centerpiece for your breakfast table with this delightful Bread Machine Fruit Loaf. Perfectly crafted with the ease of a bread machine, this recipe combines the richness of milk, butter, and egg with the subtle sweetness of dried mixed fruits like raisins and currants. A hint of optional cinnamon adds a cozy spice to every bite. Ready in just a few simple steps, this fruit loaf features a soft, tender crumb and golden crust, making it a perfect pairing for your morning coffee or afternoon tea. Whether you're a seasoned bread machine user or a beginner baker, this recipe is ideal for creating a wholesome, homemade treat that serves 10. Plus, with minimal prep time and a hands-off baking process, you'll love the convenience of letting your bread machine do all the work!

Nutriscore Rating: 67/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:180 mins

Total Time:190 mins

Servings: 10

Ingredients

• 240 ml Milk
• 50 g Unsalted butter
• 1 large Egg
• 50 g Granulated sugar
• 1 tsp Salt
• 360 g Bread flour
• 2 tsp Instant yeast
• 100 g Dried mixed fruit (raisins, currants, etc.)
• 0.5 tsp Ground cinnamon (optional)

Directions

Step 1

Add the ingredients to the bread machine pan in the order recommended by the manufacturer. Typically, this means adding the wet ingredients first, followed by dry ingredients, and finally the yeast.

Step 2

Pour 240 ml of milk into the bread machine pan.

Step 3

Add 50 g of unsalted butter, cut into small pieces, to the pan.

Step 4

Crack 1 large egg into the pan.

Step 5

Sprinkle 50 g of granulated sugar and 1 tsp of salt over the wet ingredients.

Step 6

Add 360 g of bread flour evenly to the pan, covering the wet ingredients completely.

Step 7

Make a small well in the center of the flour and add 2 tsp of instant yeast. Avoid letting the yeast touch the wet ingredients at this stage.

Step 8

If using ground cinnamon, add it now by sprinkling 0.5 tsp over the flour.

Step 9

Place the bread machine pan into the machine and select the 'Sweet Bread' or equivalent setting (including a 2 lb loaf size if applicable).

Step 10

Start the bread machine and let it mix the dough. Once the machine beeps for add-ins (typically during the kneading cycle), add 100 g of dried mixed fruit.

Step 11

Let the machine complete the kneading, rising, and baking process.

Step 12

When the bread is finished baking, carefully remove the bread pan from the machine using oven mitts. Allow the fruit loaf to cool in the pan for 10 minutes.

Step 13

Turn the bread out onto a wire rack and let it cool completely before slicing and serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	871 grams (871.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2439

Total Fat 62.10g	80%
Saturated Fat 31.30g	157%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.10g
Cholesterol 353mg	118%
Sodium 232mg	10%
Total Carbohydrate 418.80g	152%
Dietary Fiber 18.20g	65%
Total Sugars 122.30g
Protein 63.60g	127%

Vitamin D 163IU	814%
Calcium 456mg	35%
Iron 19mg	104%
Potassium 1653mg	35%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 22.5%

Protein: 10.2%

Carbs: 67.3%