Apricot Raisin Bread (bread Machine)

najwa's Note:

This is sweet and rich. Lovely toasted with a little butter! You may substitute prunes for the raisins.

• Total Time: 3 hrs 5 mins
• Prep Time: 5 mins
• Cook Time: 3 hrs

Ingredients:

Servings: 20

• 1 cup milk
• 1⁄3; cup butter
• 2 eggs
• 1⁄3; cup sugar
• 1 ½ teaspoons salt
• 1 ½ teaspoons cinnamon
• 3 ¾ cups flour
• 2 ¼ teaspoons bread machine yeast
• 1 cup chopped dried apricot
• ¼ cup raisins

Directions:

1. Heat cold milk for 30 seconds in the microwave; hold eggs under tap water for a minute to warm.
2. Add ingredients according to your manufacturer's directions.
3. Set Cycle: Sweet, Size, 2lb.
4. After about 5 minutes, check your dough: Add a tablespoon of water if too dry, or a tablespoon of flour if too wet, until dough is smooth.
5. Alternatively, set cycle to dough, take dough out and shape as desired.
6. I like to divide the dough in half, then divide each half into three, roll into ropes and braid, joining the dough ends together to create a braided circle.
7. Leave to rise until doubled, bake in a preheated 350 degree oven until golden brown, about 20-25 minutes.

Reviews

[EatsLikeABunny]

This sounds awesome! I can't wait to try it! Great idea to braid it in a circle, like a wreath for the holidays! Thank you!