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Election Day Loaf

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A festive and aromatic bread studded with raisins, chopped citron, and warm spices like cinnamon and cloves. This rich, buttery loaf is perfect for serving on election night or any holiday gathering. It features a moist crumb and a sweet, complex flavor profile that pairs well with a warm cup of tea.
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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 1
Calories: 2620.5
Dietary: Vegetarian
Description
A festive and aromatic bread studded with raisins, chopped citron, and warm spices like cinnamon and cloves. This rich, buttery loaf is perfect for serving on election night or any holiday gathering. It features a moist crumb and a sweet, complex flavor profile that pairs well with a warm cup of tea.
Ingredients
  • 2 package Dry yeast
  • 1 1/2 cups Warm water
  • 2 teaspoons Sugar
  • 6 cups Unbleached flour, divided
  • 1 teaspoons Salt
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons Cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoons Ground cloves
  • 1/2 teaspoons Nutmeg
  • 3/4 cups Butter, at room temperature
  • 1 cups Sugar
  • 2 Eggs, at room temperature
  • 1 1/2 cups Raisins
  • 1/2 cups Chopped citron
  • 1 tablespoons Flour
Directions
  1. 1
    In a large bowl, combine warm water and yeast. Let stand until foamy.
  2. 2
    Add Sugar, Unbleached flour, Salt, Sugar and mix until a dough forms.
  3. 3
    Turn dough onto floured surface and knead until smooth and elastic.
  4. 4
    Place in greased bowl, cover, and let rise until doubled in size.
  5. 5
    Punch down dough and shape as desired.
  6. 6
    Place in greased loaf pan.
  7. 7
    Cover and let rise again until nearly doubled.
  8. 8
    Preheat oven to 375F (190C).
  9. 9
    Bake until golden brown and bread sounds hollow when tapped.
  10. 10
    Cool on wire rack before slicing.
  11. 11
    Chopped walnuts or pecans

Nutrition Facts

Servings 1

Amount Per Serving
Calories 2620.5kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 71.6g111%
Saturated Fat 26.8g134%
Cholesterol 97.0mg33%
Sodium 5450.2mg228%
Total Carbohydrate 450.3g151%
Dietary Fiber 20.3g82%
Sugars 131.7g
Protein 51.6g104%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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