Festive Fruit Bread 

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Serve up this delicious bread to family and friends over the festive season.

Suggestions:

Note: requires some standing time.

Ingredients:

1 sachet dried yeast

1 cup low-fat milk, warm

1 tsp sugar

3 1/2 cup plain flour

2 Tbsp powdered sugar substitute

1 tsp mixed spice

1/3 cup mixed peel

1/2 cup currants

2 Tbsp reduced-fat margarine

2 eggs, lightly beaten

1 egg, extra

1 Tbsp milk, extra

1 Tbsp flaked almonds

2 tsp mixed peel, extra

Directions:

Combine yeast, milk and a teaspoon each of sugar and flour in a small bowl. Stand in a warm place until the mixture becomes frothy, about one hour.

Sift remaining flour, sugar substitute and spice into a large bowl. Stir in peel and currants.

Combine margarine and eggs with yeast mixture and pour into flour. Mix to soft dough. Transfer to floured board and knead for 5-10 minutes or until smooth and the dough springs back when pressed.

Spray a bowl with cooking spray, place the dough inside and cover with a damp tea towel and rest in a warm place for 45 minutes.

Punch down dough and knead until smooth. Divide mixture into three pieces and roll each into a long strand. Plait strands together and bring ends together to form a ring. Spray a baking tray with cooking spray and place loaf on the tray.

Lightly beat egg and milk together. Brush this glaze over the top of loaf. Sprinkle with almonds and extra peel. Bake in a moderate oven for 35-40 minutes or until golden brown.

Author:

CalorieKing.com.au

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