Bishop’s Bread Recipe
Description: Bishop’s Bread is a delightful Christmas favorite, packed with chocolate chunks, cherries, dates, and walnuts. This rich and flavorful loaf, if properly wrapped, can last for several days, making it perfect for enjoying during the festive season.
Total Time: 1 hour and 55 minutes
Preparation Time: 25 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour and 30 minutes
Recipe Category: Weeknight
Keywords: Less than 4 Hours
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 3721.7
- Fat Content: 133g
- Saturated Fat Content: 35.5g
- Cholesterol Content: 639mg
- Sodium Content: 1536.9mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 594.2g
- Fiber Content: 37.2g
- Sugar Content: 396.8g
- Protein Content: 67g
Yield: 1 loaf
Ingredients:
| Ingredients | Quantity |
|---|---|
| All-purpose flour | 1 1/2 cups |
| Double-acting baking powder | 1 1/2 tsp |
| Salt | 1/4 tsp |
| Walnuts (chopped) | 2/3 cup |
| Dates (chopped) | 1 cup |
| Maraschino cherries (chopped) | 1 cup |
| Eggs | 3 |
| Granulated sugar | 1 cup |
| Semi-sweet chocolate chunks | 1 cup |
Instructions:
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Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C).
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Prepare Loaf Pan: Grease a 5-1/4″ x 9-1/4″ loaf pan, and then line it with heavy waxed paper.
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Sift Dry Ingredients: In a bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, double-acting baking powder, and salt.
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Combine Ingredients: Stir in the chocolate chunks, chopped walnuts, chopped dates, and chopped maraschino cherries into the flour mixture until evenly distributed.
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Beat Eggs and Sugar: In a separate large bowl, beat the eggs and granulated sugar together until well combined.
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Incorporate Dry Ingredients: Gently fold the flour mixture into the egg and sugar mixture until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
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Pour Batter into Pan: Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan, spreading it out evenly.
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Bake: Place the loaf pan in the preheated oven and bake for approximately 1-1/2 hours, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
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Cool: Once baked, remove the Bishop’s Bread from the oven and allow it to cool in the pan on a wire rack for about 15-20 minutes.
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Serve: After cooling, slice the Bishop’s Bread and serve it either warm or at room temperature. Enjoy the rich flavors of chocolate, cherries, and nuts in every bite!
This Bishop’s Bread recipe yields a moist and delicious loaf that’s perfect for holiday gatherings, afternoon teas, or simply as a sweet treat to enjoy with loved ones. Feel free to wrap any leftovers tightly to preserve its freshness for several days, allowing you to savor the festive flavors even after the holiday season has passed.
