Fruit loaf

Delight in a homemade fruit loaf made with all-purpose white wheat flour, currants, and a hint of spice. This easy-to-follow recipe combines sugar, yeast, and milk for a perfectly moist and flavorful treat. Perfect for breakfast or a sweet snack!

  • 28 May 2025
  • Cook time 20 min
  • Prep time 130 min
  • 10 Servings
  • 8 Ingredients

Fruit loaf

Fruit loaf is a delicious and hearty bread filled with sweet currants and a hint of spice, making it perfect for breakfast or a snack. This recipe uses basic ingredients you likely already have in your pantry to create a comforting homemade loaf.

Ingredients:

4 cups all-purpose white wheat flour
500g
1 tbsp yeast
16g
1/4 cup sugar
50g
1 tsp spice mix
5g
1 dash salt
1g
1 cup currants
160g
1.25 cups milk (1% fat)
300g
2 eggs
100g

Instructions:

1. Preparation:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease a loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
2. Activate the Yeast:
- Warm the milk to about 110°F (43°C). It should be warm to the touch but not hot.
- In a small bowl, combine the warm milk and yeast. Let it sit for about 5-10 minutes, until frothy.
3. Mix Dry Ingredients:
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, spice mix, and salt.
4. Prepare Wet Ingredients:
- In a separate bowl, lightly beat the eggs. Add the frothy milk and yeast mixture to the eggs, stirring to combine.
5. Combine Ingredients:
- Slowly pour the wet ingredients into the bowl with the dry ingredients. Stir with a wooden spoon or use a stand mixer to combine until a sticky dough forms.
- Add the currants to the dough, mixing until they are evenly distributed.
6. Knead the Dough:
- Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Knead by hand for about 8-10 minutes, until the dough is smooth and elastic. Alternatively, you can knead the dough using a stand mixer for about 5 minutes on medium speed.
7. First Rise:
- Place the kneaded dough into a lightly greased bowl. Cover the bowl with a clean kitchen towel or plastic wrap. Let the dough rise in a warm, draft-free place for about 1-2 hours, or until it has doubled in size.
8. Shape the Loaf:
- After the dough has risen, punch it down to release any air bubbles. Turn it out onto a lightly floured surface and shape it into a loaf.
9. Final Rise:
- Place the shaped dough into the prepared loaf pan. Cover it again with a kitchen towel or plastic wrap and let it rise for another 30-45 minutes, or until it has doubled in size.
10. Bake:
- Bake the loaf in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the loaf sounds hollow when tapped on the bottom.
- If the top is browning too quickly, you can cover it loosely with aluminum foil.
11. Cool:
- Remove the loaf from the oven and allow it to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes. Then transfer the loaf to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.

Tips:

- Ensure all your ingredients are at room temperature to help the yeast activate properly.

- Use fresh yeast for the best results; expired yeast may not rise as much.

- Feel free to substitute currants with other dried fruits such as raisins or dried cranberries.

- Don't overmix the dough; this could make the loaf dense rather than light and fluffy.

- Let the dough rise in a warm, draft-free place to ensure it doubles in size.

- Preheat your oven so that your loaf starts baking at the perfect temperature.

By following this recipe, you'll have a delightful fruit loaf that is perfect for any occasion. Whether you're enjoying it fresh out of the oven or toasted with a bit of butter, this loaf is sure to become a family favorite. Happy baking!

Nutrition Facts
Serving Size110 grams
Energy
Calories 280kcal14%
Protein
Protein 9g6%
Carbohydrates
Carbohydrates 54g16%
Fiber 2.61g7%
Sugar 16g17%
Fat
Fat 2.30g3%
Saturated 0.60g2%
Cholesterol 44mg-
Vitamins
Vitamin A 36ug4%
Choline 45mg8%
Vitamin B1 0.36mg30%
Vitamin B2 0.17mg13%
Vitamin B3 1.69mg11%
Vitamin B6 0.14mg8%
Vitamin B9 54ug14%
Vitamin B12 0.29ug12%
Vitamin C 0.76mg1%
Vitamin E 0.16mg1%
Vitamin K 0.74ug1%
Minerals
Calcium, Ca 70mg5%
Copper, Cu 0.16mg18%
Iron, Fe 1.09mg10%
Magnesium, Mg 30mg7%
Phosphorus, P 140mg11%
Potassium, K 270mg8%
Selenium, Se 14ug26%
Sodium, Na 70mg5%
Zinc, Zn 1.01mg9%
Water
Water 44g-
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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