Sweet bread is a classic treat, especially during Christmas. This homemade recipe will guide you to achieve a fluffy, flavorful bread, perfect for sharing with family or friends.
Sweet bread is a festive classic, particularly during Christmas. This homemade recipe will help you craft a soft, tasty bread, ideal for sharing with loved ones or friends.
Homemade Sweet Bread
Ingredients
500 grams of Wheat flour
150 grams of Sugar
100 grams of Butter
3 Eggs
250 milliliters of Warm milk
25 grams of Fresh yeast
1 teaspoon of Salt
1 teaspoon of Vanilla essence
200 grams of Candied fruits
1 Orange zest
Preparation
Step 1 : To activate the yeast, dissolve it in warm milk with a teaspoon of sugar and let it sit for 10 minutes until it foams.
Step 2 : In a large bowl, mix the flour, sugar, and salt as part of the preparation.
Step 3 : Then, incorporate the eggs, melted butter, vanilla essence, and zest of orange and lemon into the dry ingredients.
Step 4 : After adding the activated yeast mixture, knead well until you obtain a soft, homogeneous dough.
Step 5 : Integrate the candied fruits or nuts into the dough, making sure they are evenly distributed.
Step 6 : Cover the dough and let it rest in a warm place for 1 hour or until it doubles in size.
Step 7 : For baking, preheat the oven to 180°C and place the dough in sweet bread molds or on a baking tray.
Step 8 : Bake for 40-50 minutes or until golden and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
Step 9 : Finally, let the sweet bread cool on a rack before serving.
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