Swiss Christmas Bread

May 06, 2023May 6, 20230 18
Learn how to make a delicious Swiss Christmas Bread
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Prep

30 min

Cook

25 min

Ready In

2 hr 40 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

4 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 ( .25 ounce ) packages active dry yeast
1/4 cup white sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon ground mace
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1 cup milk
1/2 cup water
1/4 cup margarine
1 egg
1/2 cup raisins
1/2 cup halved candied cherries
1/4 cup candied citron peel
1/4 cup chopped walnuts
1 tablespoon butter , melted
1 teaspoon white sugar

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
2 loaves
Calories
320 per slice
Sugar
8g
Fat
11g
Swiss Christmas Bread is a holiday tradition in Switzerland, and for good reason. This delicious bread is packed with raisins, candied cherries, citron peel, and walnuts, and is flavored with spices like nutmeg, mace, and cloves. The result is a sweet and chewy bread that's perfect for celebrating the season.

Instructions

1.In a large bowl, combine 1 1/2 cups flour, yeast, sugar, salt, nutmeg, mace, and cloves. Heat milk, water, and margarine until hot to the touch but not boiling. Stir into flour mixture along with egg until smooth. Stir in raisins, cherries, citron peel, and walnuts. Mix in enough remaining flour to make a soft dough.
2.Turn out onto a floured surface and knead until smooth and elastic, about 8 to 10 minutes. Place in a greased bowl and turn to coat the surface. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour.
3.Punch dough down, divide in half, and let rest for 10 minutes. Grease 2 baking sheets. Shape each half into a round loaf. Place loaves on prepared sheets, cover, and let rise until doubled, about 45 minutes.
4.Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Brush loaves with melted butter, and sprinkle with sugar. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until golden. Remove from baking sheets and cool on wire racks.

PROS

Swiss Christmas Bread is a festive treat with a unique blend of flavors and textures.
It’s perfect for holiday breakfasts or as a dessert with hot cocoa.
The recipe makes two loaves, so you can share one with a friend or freeze it for later.

CONS

This bread has a long prep and cook time, so it may not be the best choice for a quick breakfast or snack.
It also contains a fair amount of sugar and fat, so it should be enjoyed in moderation.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Swiss Christmas Bread contains some healthy ingredients, like raisins and walnuts, which provide fiber and protein. However, it also contains sugar and fat, so it’s not the healthiest food option.

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