Basic Nut Bread With Fruit Options ππ
Recipe Overview:
- Name: Basic Nut Bread With Fruit Options
- Category: Quick Breads
- Keywords: Breads, Oranges, Citrus, Tropical Fruits, Fruit, Potluck, Christmas, Sweet, Brunch, Oven, Beginner Cook, < 4 Hours, Easy, Inexpensive
- Preparation Time: 20 minutes
- Cooking Time: 1 hour
- Total Time: 1 hour and 20 minutes
- Yield: 1-2 loafs
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 3358.2
- Fat: 130g
- Saturated Fat: 24g
- Cholesterol: 228.7mg
- Sodium: 4742.3mg
- Carbohydrates: 491.6g
- Fiber: 20.8g
- Sugar: 207g
- Protein: 72.3g
Ingredients:
- 2 1/2 cups flour
- 1 cup sugar
- 3 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 3 cups milk
- 1 1/4 cups chopped nuts (of your choice)
- 1 egg
Optional Additions:
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Apricot Nut Bread:
- Decrease milk to 1/2 cup
- Add 4 teaspoons grated orange peel
- Add 3/4 cup orange juice
- Add 1 cup finely chopped dried apricots
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Banana Nut Bread:
- Decrease milk to 3/4 cup
- Add 1 cup mashed ripe bananas (2-3 medium)
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Date Nut Bread:
- Add 1 cup chopped dates
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Orange Nut Bread:
- Decrease milk to 1/2 cup
- Add 4 teaspoons grated orange peel
- Add 3/4 cup orange juice
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Prune Nut Bread:
- Decrease milk to 1/2 cup
- Add 3/4 cup prune juice
- Add 1 cup drained chopped prunes
Instructions:
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Preheat your oven to 350Β°F (175Β°C). Grease and flour a 9x5x3-inch loaf pan, or two 8 1/2 x 4 1/2×2 1/2 inch loaf pans.
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In a large mixing bowl, measure all the ingredients.
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Beat the ingredients on medium speed for 30 seconds, or mix with a whisk until well blended.
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Pour the batter into the prepared pans.
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Bake for 55 to 65 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean.
Enjoy your delicious Basic Nut Bread with the option to customize it with various fruits! π
