Ingredients
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- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 packet active dry yeast
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 cup warm milk
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- Optional: dried fruits or nuts for topping
Instructions
- Mix warm milk, yeast, and sugar; let sit until frothy.
- Add eggs, butter, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg to the yeast mixture; stir well.
- Gradually add flour, kneading until smooth and elastic.
- Place dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise until doubled in size.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Shape the dough into a festive loaf; place on a baking sheet.
- Optional: decorate with dried fruits or nuts on top.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes until golden brown.
- Cool briefly before serving, dust with powdered sugar if desired.
Notes
- You can add dried cranberries or chopped nuts for extra flavor.
- Ensure the milk is warm but not hot to activate yeast properly.
- Best enjoyed fresh but can be stored in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250 Kcal
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 50mg