Sweet Italian Biscuit Bread

May 09, 2023May 9, 20230 2
Enjoy a sweet slice of Italy with Sweet Italian Biscuit Bread
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Prep

20 min

Cook

55 min

Ready In

1 hour 15 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1 cup butter , softened
1 cup sugar
4 eggs
3 tablespoons marsala
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 pinch salt
1/3 cup diced dried apricot
1/3 cup diced dried fig
1/3 cup diced dates
1 3/4 cups flour
1/2 cup chopped hazelnuts

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
10
Calories
470
Sugar
35g
Fat
28g
Sweet Italian Biscuit Bread is a beloved treat in Italy, especially during the holiday season. This rich, flavorful bread is perfect for breakfast, a sweet snack, or as a dessert with fruit and whipped cream. The bread is packed with dried fruits and hazelnuts, which add texture and flavor to the dough. While it is often served during the holidays, there is no need to wait until then to enjoy a slice of this delicious bread!

Instructions

1.Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan.
2.In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
3.Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the marsala, vanilla extract, and salt.
4.Fold in the dried apricot, fig, and dates.
5.Gradually add flour and hazelnuts to the mixture, stirring until combined.
6.Pour the batter into the greased loaf pan and smooth it out with a spatula.
7.Bake for 50-55 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
8.Allow the bread to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

PROS

This Sweet Italian Biscuit Bread is full of flavor, with the perfect balance of sweetness and nuttiness.

It is easy to make and will impress all of your guests!

CONS

While it is a tasty treat, this bread is fairly high in sugar and calories, so it should be enjoyed in moderation.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

While this Sweet Italian Biscuit Bread is not a health food, it does contain dried fruit and nuts which are a good source of fiber and healthy fats.
The bread is also a good source of protein thanks to the eggs and hazelnuts.

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