Portuguese Honey Spice and All Things Nice Fruit Bread
Indulge in the warm, spiced aromas of Portuguese Honey Spice and All Things Nice Fruit Bread, a rustic loaf that combines old-world charm with heartwarming flavors. This handmade bread is enriched with sweet honey and infused with fragrant spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves. Studded with plump raisins, chopped dried figs, and crunchy walnuts, every bite delivers a delightful medley of textures and tastes. Perfectly soft and lightly sweet, this bread rises to the occasion for breakfast spreads, afternoon tea, or as a unique holiday centerpiece. With simple ingredients and a straightforward process, this artisanal bread recipe is a testament to the beauty of slow baking. Serve fresh from the oven with butter or enjoy toasted for a comforting, spiced treat any time of day.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 2.25 teaspoons dry yeast
- 0.5 cups warm water
- 0.5 cups warm milk
- 0.5 cups honey
- 0.25 cups butter, melted
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoons ground nutmeg
- 0.25 teaspoons ground cloves
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.75 cups raisins
- 0.5 cups dried figs, chopped
- 0.5 cups chopped walnuts
Instructions
In a small bowl, dissolve the dry yeast in the warm water and let it rest for 5 minutes until foamy.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the warm milk, honey, melted butter, and the egg. Mix well to combine.
Add the yeast mixture to the wet ingredients and stir until smooth.
In another bowl, mix the all-purpose flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and salt.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring with a wooden spoon or mixer until a soft dough forms.
Knead the dough on a lightly floured surface for about 8-10 minutes, or until smooth and elastic. Alternatively, use a dough hook attachment on a stand mixer.
Flatten the dough slightly and fold in the raisins, chopped dried figs, and walnuts. Knead gently until they are evenly distributed.
Place the dough in a lightly greased bowl, cover with a clean kitchen towel, and let it rise in a warm area for about 1 hour, or until it has doubled in size.
Once risen, punch the dough down and shape it into a loaf. Place the loaf in a greased 9x5-inch loaf pan.
Cover again and let the dough rise for an additional 30 minutes.
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) while the dough is completing its second rise.
Bake the bread for 40-45 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the loaf sounds hollow when tapped on the bottom.
Remove from the oven and let the bread cool slightly in the pan before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Slice and serve this fragrant bread on its own or with a smear of butter!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3240 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 102.5 g | 131% | |
| Saturated Fat | 38.2 g | 191% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 358 mg | 119% | |
| Sodium | 1405 mg | 61% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 539.4 g | 196% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 30.1 g | 108% | |
| Total Sugars | 223.3 g | ||
| Protein | 68.1 g | 136% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.3 mcg | 16% | |
| Calcium | 523 mg | 40% | |
| Iron | 24.0 mg | 133% | |
| Potassium | 2556 mg | 54% | |
*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.
