Aunt Judy's Christmas Bread is a delightful holiday treat that is perfect for Christmas morning or any holiday gathering. This sweet bread is filled with warm spices, dried fruits, and nuts, making it a festive and flavorful addition to your holiday table. The combination of cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves creates a cozy aroma that will fill your home with the scents of the season. Enjoy a slice of Aunt Judy's Christmas Bread with a cup of coffee or hot cocoa for a truly festive experience.
Ingredients
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp cloves
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup dried fruit (such as raisins or cranberries)
- 1/2 cup chopped nuts (such as pecans or walnuts)
Directions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and grease a loaf pan.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, salt, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves.
- In a separate bowl, mix together melted butter, eggs, and buttermilk.
- Add wet ingredients to dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Fold in dried fruit and nuts until evenly distributed throughout the batter.
- Pour batter into prepared loaf pan and bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow bread to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Slice and enjoy Aunt Judy's Christmas Bread with your favorite holiday drinks.
