Serving Details
- Serves: 8
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Rising Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Cooking Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 25 minutes
Recipe Description
The Cook Book’s Christmas Morning Spiced Bread is a warm, soft loaf bursting with festive flavors like cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves. Perfectly fragrant and lightly sweetened, this spiced bread makes a comforting centerpiece for holiday breakfasts or brunches.
Cooking Time
- Preparation: 20 minutes
- Rising: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Baking: 35 minutes
Nutritional Ingredients (Per Serving)
- Calories: 220 kcal
- Protein: 5g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fat: 4g
- Fiber: 2g
- Sugar: 8g
Ingredients
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 packet (7g) active dry yeast
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp ground nutmeg
- ¼ tsp ground cloves
- ¼ tsp ground ginger
- ½ tsp salt
- ⅓ cup brown sugar
- 1 cup warm milk
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- 1 large egg
- ½ cup raisins or dried cranberries (optional)
Method
- In a small bowl, dissolve yeast in warm milk and let it activate for 5-10 minutes until frothy.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, ginger, salt, and brown sugar.
- Make a well in the center, add the yeast mixture, melted butter, and egg. Mix until a dough forms.
- Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Fold in raisins or cranberries if using.
- Place dough in a greased bowl, cover with a clean cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for 1 hour 30 minutes, or until doubled in size.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Punch down dough and shape into a loaf. Place in a greased loaf pan.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown and sounds hollow when tapped.
- Let cool before slicing and serving with butter or jam.
FAQs
Q: Can I make this bread vegan?
A: Substitute milk with a plant-based alternative and use vegan butter or oil. Use a flax egg instead of a regular egg.
Q: How should I store the spiced bread?
A: Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or freeze for longer storage.
Q: Can I add nuts to this bread?
A: Yes, chopped walnuts or pecans can be added for extra crunch and flavor.
