Ingredients
- 2 1/2 sticks (1 1/4 cups) unsalted butter, softened, plus additional for buttering pans
- 3/4 cup dried cranberries or dried sour cherries
- 3/4 cup chopped mixed fine-quality candied fruit such as pear, citron, and candied orange peel (not a supermarket brand; 1/4 lb)
- 1/4 cup Port
- 1 1/4 cups walnuts (4 1/4 oz)
- 4 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1 cup sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 3 teaspoons active dry yeast (from two 1/4-oz packages)
- 1/4 cup warm water (105–115°F)
- 3/4 cup molasses (not blackstrap)
- 1/2 cup mild honey
Description
We Like To Bake This Lightly Spiced Bread, Filled With Bits Of Flavorful Candied Fruit, In Small Loaves— Perfect For Gift-giving.
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