Ingredients

1 cup sugar
2 cups white flour
2 cups whole wheat flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
3/4 cup dried apricot ( chopped )
1/2 cup dried prune ( chopped )
1 teaspoon salt
1 egg ( beaten )
2 cups sour cream
2 tablespoons melted butter
1 cup almonds ( chopped )
2 tablespoons lemon rind ( grated )
1 teaspoon vanilla
powdered sugar ( optional )
candied fruit ( optional )
Surmælksfrugtbrød is a traditional Danish fruit bread made with sour cream, dried apricots, prunes, and almonds. It is easy to make and perfect for breakfast or as a snack. The bread has a tangy and sweet flavor with a moist texture. It is also a healthier alternative to store-bought bread because it uses whole wheat flour.

Instructions

1.Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease and flour a 9x5-inch loaf pan
2.In a large bowl, mix sugar, white flour, whole wheat flour, baking soda, baking powder, dried apricots, dried prunes, and salt
3.Add egg, sour cream, melted butter, chopped almonds, lemon rind, and vanilla. Stir until well combined
4.Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan. Optional: Garnish with powdered sugar or candied fruit.
5.Bake for 60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan. Cool completely on wire rack
6.

PROS

The bread has a tangy and sweet flavor with a moist texture.
It is rich in fiber and protein from whole wheat flour and almonds.
The recipe uses sour cream instead of buttermilk, which gives a tangy flavor to the bread.

CONS

The bread is high in sugar with one cup of sugar added to the recipe.
The recipe calls for two cups of flour, which makes the bread dense.
The recipe is not suitable for people with nut allergies.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

The recipe is rich in fiber, protein, vitamins, and minerals. Almonds are a good source of healthy fats and vitamin E. Dried apricots and prunes are rich in antioxidants and fiber. Whole wheat flour provides essential nutrients like B vitamins, iron, and magnesium. Sour cream contains probiotics that promote gut health.

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