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No-Knead Fruit Loaf Bread Recipe

No-Knead Fruit Loaf Bread Recipe

4.7 from 11 reviews

This No-Knead Fruit Loaf Bread is a delightful combination of soft, flavorful bread studded with a mix of dried fruits and nuts. Perfect for breakfast or as a snack, this bread is easy to make and requires no kneading!

Ingredients

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Dough:

  • 3 cups (375g) all-purpose flour or bread flour
  • ¼ cup (50g) sugar
  • 1 ½ tsp salt
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon (optional)
  • 1 tsp instant yeast
  • 1 ¼ cups (300ml) warm water or milk
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil or melted butter

Add-Ins:

  • 1 cup (150g) mixed dried fruits (raisins, sultanas, chopped apricots, cranberries, dates)
  • ½ cup (75g) chopped nuts (optional)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Dough: In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, salt, cinnamon, and yeast. Stir in warm water (or milk) and oil until a sticky dough forms. Add dried fruits and nuts, mixing until evenly distributed.
  2. Rise the Dough: Cover the bowl and let the dough rise at room temperature for 10–12 hours or overnight until doubled and bubbly.
  3. Shape and Second Rise: Scrape the dough onto a floured surface, shape into a loaf, and place in a greased loaf pan. Let it rise again until puffy, about 45–60 minutes.
  4. Bake: Bake at 180°C (350°F) for 35–40 minutes until golden brown and hollow-sounding when tapped.
  5. Cool and Serve: Cool completely before slicing to enjoy!

Notes

  • You can customize the dried fruits and nuts to your liking.
  • For added flavor, try soaking the dried fruits in rum or juice before adding to the dough.

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Keywords: No-Knead Bread, Fruit Loaf, Homemade Bread, Baking