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Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cook Time: 65 Minutes |
Ready In: 75 Minutes Servings: 16 |
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A cross between pound cake and fruitcake, this bread is especially nice for folks who dislike the heaviness of regular fruitcake. My family enjoys thick slices for breakfast on Christmas morning. Ingredients:
1/2 cup finely chopped mixed candied fruit |
2 cups king arthur unbleached all-purpose flour, divided |
1/4 cup butter, softened |
1/4 cup shortening |
1 cup sugar |
2 eggs |
2/3 cup milk |
1/4 cup orange juice |
1 tablespoon baking powder |
1 teaspoon salt |
1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom |
Directions:
1. Combine candied fruit and 1 tablespoon flour in a small bowl; set aside. In a large bowl, cream the butter, shortening and sugar for 1 minute. Add the eggs, milk, orange juice, baking powder, salt, cardamom and remaining flour. Beat on low speed for 30 seconds; beat on high for 3 minutes. Stir in fruit.
2. Pour into a greased and floured 9-in. x 5-in. loaf pan. Bake at 350° for 65-70 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack to cool completely. Yield: 1 loaf.
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