Best 4 Fruit And Nut Quick Bread Recipes

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Prepare to tantalize your taste buds with our carefully curated selection of fruit and nut quick bread recipes. Whether you prefer the classic combination of tangy cranberries and crunchy walnuts or the sweet and aromatic harmony of juicy blueberries and toasted almonds, we have something for every palate. Dive into a culinary journey where each bite is bursting with flavor and texture, leaving you with a sense of satisfaction that only a homemade quick bread can provide. Get ready to indulge in the goodness of fresh fruits and the nutty crunch in every delightful slice.

Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!

NUT AND FRUIT BREAD



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This is another great holiday bread to make that belonged to my mother. She sometimes served this one, and it is a very old recipe. This bread is good the first day, but better the second. You may use dates instead of raisins if you wish.

Provided by Carol

Categories     100+ Breakfast and Brunch Recipes     Breakfast Bread Recipes

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups sifted all-purpose flour
4 teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
½ cup white sugar
¾ cup chopped walnuts
1 cup raisins
1 tablespoon orange zest
1 egg
1 cup milk
2 tablespoons butter, melted

Steps:

  • Grease an 8 x 5 inch loaf tin thoroughly. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • In a small bowl, beat the egg well. Mix in milk and melted butter or shortening.
  • Sift flour, baking powder, and salt together into a mixing bowl. Add sugar, nuts, raisins and orange rind; mix well. Blend egg mixture into fruit and nut mixture until flour is just moistened. Turn batter into greased loaf tin, and allow to stand for 20 minutes.
  • Place pan in the center of the oven. Bake for 55 to 60 minutes. Turn bread out on wire rack, and cool for several hours before slicing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 271.7 calories, Carbohydrate 43.6 g, Cholesterol 26.7 mg, Fat 9.3 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 5.8 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, Sodium 347 mg, Sugar 20.1 g

FRUIT & NUT BREAD



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This recipe makes great use of convenient frozen bread dough. The tender bread makes a pretty loaf to bring to a holiday gathering or to give as a gift.- Priscilla Gilbert, Indian Harbour Beach, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 35m

Yield 1 loaf (12 wedges).

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 loaf (1 pound) frozen bread dough, thawed
1/3 cup chopped walnuts
1/4 cup golden raisins
1/4 cup raisins
1/4 cup dried cranberries
1/4 cup chopped dates
1 large egg white
1 tablespoon honey

Steps:

  • Turn bread dough onto a floured surface; roll out to 1-in. thickness. Sprinkle the walnuts, raisins, cranberries and dates over dough; fold over and knead well until the fruit and nuts are evenly mixed into dough. Shape into a round loaf and place in a greased 9-in. round baking pan., Cover and let rise until doubled, about 30 minutes. Beat egg white and honey; brush over loaf. With a sharp knife, make 2 shallow crosses across top of loaf. Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown. Transfer to a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 170 calories, Fat 4g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 217mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

CANDIED FRUIT BREAD



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This is a great bread for tea at Christmas time when you don't like to make fruitcake. It is an old recipe that belonged to my mother, and really good.

Provided by Carol

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes     Fruit Bread Recipes

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 eggs
1 cup milk
3 tablespoons butter, melted
2 cups sifted all-purpose flour
4 teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
¾ cup white sugar
¼ cup chopped candied citron
¼ cup currants
2 tablespoons chopped candied cherries
2 tablespoons chopped candied lemon peel
¼ cup chopped blanched almonds
¼ cup chopped pecans

Steps:

  • Grease an 8x5-inch loaf tin thoroughly. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Beat eggs in a medium bowl. Add milk and melted butter; mix well.
  • Sift together flour, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon into a large mixing bowl. Add sugar, prepared fruits and nuts, and mix well. Add egg mixture to fruit and nut mixture, stirring just enough to blend. Pour batter into the greased loaf tin. Let stand for 20 minutes.
  • Place pan in center of oven on middle rack. Bake for 60 to 70 minutes. Turn out on wire rack, and allow to cool for several hours before slicing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 482.4 calories, Carbohydrate 80.1 g, Cholesterol 80.5 mg, Fat 15 g, Fiber 3.2 g, Protein 9.8 g, SaturatedFat 5.3 g, Sodium 638.2 mg, Sugar 36.4 g

OATMEAL, FRUIT AND NUT BREAD



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This is a tasty bread with very little fat-virtually none if you use the nonfat buttermilk and leave out the nuts. I've only made it with raisins, but I'll bet it would be really good with the dried cranberries also.

Provided by Jo Ann L

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 50m

Yield 2 loaves

Number Of Ingredients 9

3/4 cup quick-cooking oats
1 1/4 cups fat-free buttermilk (or you can use 1% milk soured with 1 tsp. vinegar per cup of milk. I wouldn't recommend nonfat milk,)
1 3/4 cups flour
1/2 cup brown sugar (I prefer dark brown)
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
2 teaspoons vanilla
1/2 cup raisins or 1/2 cup dried cranberries
1/2 cup chopped nuts (can use more raisins instead) (optional)

Steps:

  • Combine oats and buttermilk; mix well and set aside for a few minutes.
  • Combine dry ingredients, except for the sugar, and mix well.
  • Add brown sugar to oat mixture and mix well, pressing out any lumps.
  • Add buttermilk mixture and vanilla to dry ingredients and stir just until dry ingredients are moistened.
  • Stir in fruit and nuts (if using).
  • Put batter into 2 1-lb loaf pans that have been sprayed with nonstick spray.
  • Bake at 325 for 25-30 minutes.
  • Cool in pan for 5-10 minutes, then remove from pans to cool on wire rack.

Tips:

  • Prep your ingredients: Before you start, measure and chop all of your ingredients so that you have everything ready to go. This will make the baking process much smoother.
  • Use ripe fruit: The riper the fruit, the sweeter and more flavorful your bread will be. If you're using frozen fruit, thaw it completely before using.
  • Don't overmix the batter: Overmixing the batter can result in a tough, dense bread. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
  • Bake the bread until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean: This is the best way to ensure that your bread is cooked through.
  • Let the bread cool before slicing: This will help the bread to hold its shape and prevent it from crumbling.

Conclusion:

Fruit and nut quick breads are a delicious and easy-to-make treat. With a variety of recipes to choose from, there's sure to be a bread that everyone will enjoy. Whether you're looking for a classic banana nut bread or something more unique like a cranberry orange bread, you're sure to find a recipe that you'll love. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy snack or breakfast, give one of these fruit and nut quick bread recipes a try. You won't be disappointed!

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