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Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 70 Minutes |
Ready In: 90 Minutes Servings: 40 |
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These miniature loaves are chock-full of tempting fruit and nuts. The glaze makes them extra moist and tasty. They are wonderful to give as gifts and fun to serve to holiday guests. -Romaine Wetzel, Ronks, Pennsylvania Ingredients:
3 cups king arthur unbleached all-purpose flour, divided |
1 pound chopped candied fruit |
2 packages (8 ounces each) pitted dates, chopped |
1 package (15 ounces) raisins |
1 cup chopped walnuts |
1 cup chopped pecans or almonds |
1 cup butter, softened |
1-1/4 cups packed brown sugar |
4 eggs |
1 teaspoon baking soda |
1 teaspoon salt |
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon |
1 teaspoon ground cloves |
1/4 cup orange juice |
glaze: |
1 cup confectioners' sugar |
2 tablespoons 2% milk |
Directions:
1. In large bowl, combine 1/4 cup flour, candied fruit, dates, raisins and nuts; toss until well coated; set aside.
2. In another large bowl, cream butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Combine the baking soda, salt, cinnamon, cloves and remaining flour; gradually add to creamed mixture alternately with orange juice, beating well after each addition. Stir in fruit and nut mixture; mix well.
3. Spoon into five greased 5-3/4-in. x 3-in. x 2-in. baking pans (pans will be full). Bake at 325° for 1 hour. Cover with foil; bake 10-15 minutes longer or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Let stand for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks.
4. In a small bowl, combine glaze ingredients until smooth. With a pastry brush, brush glaze over warm loaves. Cool completely. Yield: 5 loaves (8 slices each).
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