Traditional German Christmas Fruit Bread - Kletzenbrot Recipe

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Traditional German Christmas Fruit Bread - Kletzenbrot
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  1. Place the dried pears, figs, prunes, raisins or sultanas, candied orange and lemon peel, and the spices into a medium saucepan with a cup of water, the sugar, and the kirsch or rum. Bring just to a boil over high heat, stirring often. Immediately remove from heat and cover; set aside to steep.
  2. Meanwhile, in a large mixing bowl dissolve the yeast in a half cup of the lukewarm steeping liquid, and let sit until bubbling (about 5 minutes).
  3. Gradually stir the flour into the yeast mixture, adding a little more liquid or flour if necessary to make a firm dough. Wrap the dough with a clean tea towel, and leave to rise for 30 minutes.
  4. Gradually add the nuts, candied orange and lemon peel, and the dried fruit and knead well into the dough. Form the dough into a loaf. Leave to rise for an hour again.
  5. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Butter the baking sheet (or line with parchment paper), and bake the loaf for about an hour (50 to 60 minutes).
  6. Let cool for 5-10 minutes before removing bread to rack. Allow to cool completely.
  7. Wrap bread in cling wrap and then in foil, and place in a cool spot or the refrigerator to mellow for up to several weeks.
  8. Allow bread to come to room temperature before serving. Serve sliced with or without fresh butter, as desired. Good with a cuppa. Frohes Fest!
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 469.53 Kcal (1966 kJ)
Calories from fat 109.01 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 12.11g 19%
Sodium 14.71mg 1%
Potassium 707.12mg 15%
Total Carbs 87.68g 29%
Sugars 53.88g 216%
Dietary Fiber 10.09g 40%
Protein 8.79g 18%
Vitamin C 3.8mg 6%
Iron 3.2mg 18%
Calcium 94.5mg 9%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 286.02 Kcal (1198 kJ)
Calories from fat 66.41 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 7.38g 19%
Sodium 8.96mg 1%
Potassium 430.75mg 15%
Total Carbs 53.41g 29%
Sugars 32.82g 216%
Dietary Fiber 6.15g 40%
Protein 5.36g 18%
Vitamin C 2.3mg 6%
Iron 2mg 18%
Calcium 57.6mg 9%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 9.6
    Points
  • 13
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • very low sodium,
  • cholesterol free,
  • high fiber

Bad Points

  • High in Sugar

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