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

• Special equipment: 6 (6- by 3 1/4- by 2-inch) metal loaf pans (2- to 2 1/4-cup capacity)

Description

We Like To Bake This Lightly Spiced Bread, Filled With Bits Of Flavorful Candied Fruit, In Small Loaves — Perfect For Gift-giving. Mild Honey...

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