Best 9 Fruited Sherry Bread Recipes

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When it comes to indulging in a sweet treat, fruited sherry bread stands out as a classic and irresistible delight. If you're looking to embark on a culinary journey and create this beloved delicacy in your own kitchen, you'll be thrilled to discover a world of flavors and textures that will tantalize your taste buds. From gathering the perfect ingredients to mastering the art of baking, this article will guide you through the steps of creating the ultimate fruited sherry bread that will impress your family and friends.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

FRUIT BREAD



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This delicious recipe will make a soft, fruit loaf, suitable for everyone, and on the plus side.....you don't need a bread maker.

Provided by Arrianne8000

Time 2h15m

Yield Makes Small loaf

Number Of Ingredients 7

500g Strong bread flour (White or brown)
25g Yeast (fresh or dried)
300g warm water
Pinch of salt
Mixed fruit (measure by how fruit you want your bread)
2tsp of crushed porridge oats to sprinkle on top.
Spray bottle of water

Steps:

  • Weigh out all the Ingriedients, you have to make sure it is exact or the bread could go wrong.
  • Mix the flour, mixed fruit and salt together. Dissolve the yeast in the warm water. ** with the mixed fruit I just measured this by eye as some people like loads of fruit and other just a small amount. I would say I out about 200-300g in mine. **
  • Once the yeast is completely dissolved in warm water, slowly pour into the flour mix, and stir with a spatula or wooden spoon.
  • As you gradually pour the water in the mix will start to stick together you may need a little less or more water. If the dough is too sticky stop adding water and add just a sprinkling of flour.
  • Take the dough out and knead for 5-10mins it should be of an elasticity consistence and not too dry and not too wet. It should not stick to your work surface, if this happens keep kneading.
  • Once kneaded place back in the bowl and cover with a cloth and leave to rise in a warm place, for around 20mins. Whilst this is happening grease the tin of your choice with a small amount of oil or butter.
  • Once risen take the dough out and knead again. Knocking all the air out. I chose a ringed tin for my bread so I cut the bread into small sections and rolled into balls and placed in the tin. You can use and shape tin you like or just a baking try is fine. Sprinkle rolled oats over the top
  • Leave to rise for another 20mins to half an hour placing a tea towel over the top and spray it with water to keep a crust from forming on the bread while rising. After 20mins place in an oven preheated of 200c
  • Leave the bread for 30mins then check on it, if it is still springy leave in for a further 10mins, after take out and tip the bread out of the tin, place back in the oven at 150c to cook underneath side.
  • After 20mins check the bread tapping the bottom and if you get a hollow sound it's done. Turn the bread over and place the tea towel back on top spraying with water again, this keeps a crust on the bread. Once cooled you r ready to eat your bread

SCOTTISH FRUITED GINGERBREAD



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Make and share this Scottish Fruited Gingerbread recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Millereg

Categories     Breads

Time P3DT1h5m

Yield 16 squares

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 lb plain flour
2 teaspoons ground ginger
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
3 1/2 ounces light brown sugar
3 ounces unsalted butter
4 fluid ounces golden syrup or 4 fluid ounces light corn syrup
5 fluid ounces milk
2 eggs, lightly beaten
2 oranges, zest only
2 ounces dried apricots, finely chopped

Steps:

  • Grease and line a deep 7-inch square cake tin.
  • Sift the flour, ginger, baking powder and bicarbonate of soda together.
  • Place sugar, butter, syrup and milk in a pan and warm gently until melted and blended.
  • Do not boil.
  • Add to the flour with the eggs and mix thoroughly.
  • Stir in orange zest and apricots.
  • Turn into the baking tin and bake at 325ºF for 60-65 minutes or until firm to the touch.
  • Turn out and cool.
  • The flavour of this cake improves with age.
  • Store in an airtight container for 2-3 days before serving.

FRUITED SHERRY BREAD



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This is a wonderfully aromatic bread with lots of dried fruit. It's rich in fruit, not rich in fat! You can also use prunes, dates, pears or any type of dried fruit in this bread.

Provided by jen

Categories     Fruit Bread

Time 2h30m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 15

¾ cup dried figs
¾ cup raisins
¾ cup dried apricots
3 tablespoons chopped crystallized ginger
.666 cup dry sherry
1 teaspoon orange zest
1 cup chopped walnuts
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
¾ cup white sugar
1 egg, beaten
1 cup milk
2 ¼ cups unbleached flour
1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon ground allspice
1 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Place the dried fruit into a small saucepan with the crystallized ginger, sherry, and orange rind. Bring mixture to a boil, remove pan from heat, cover and let cool for 30 minutes. Place walnuts on a baking sheet and toast until golden, about 10 minutes; set aside to cool. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease and flour a 9x5 inch loaf pan.
  • In a large bowl, cream the butter and sugar. Beat in the egg and then the milk. Combine the flour, baking powder, allspice and salt, stir slowly into the egg mixture. Do not over mix. Fold in the walnuts and cooled fruit mixture. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 60 to 70 minutes, until a toothpick inserted into center of the loaf comes out clean. Let the loaf cool in the pan 15 minutes before removing it to a wire rack to cool. When the bread has cooled completely, wrap it in plastic. It tastes better if left to sit for a day, and it's especially good with butter or cream cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 330.9 calories, Carbohydrate 55.5 g, Cholesterol 22.2 mg, Fat 9.8 g, Fiber 3.8 g, Protein 6.7 g, SaturatedFat 2.3 g, Sodium 275 mg, Sugar 30.8 g

SHERRY WINE BREAD



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Make and share this Sherry Wine Bread recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Julie Bs Hive

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 47m

Yield 2 loaves

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 (18 ounce) package yellow cake mix
1 (5 ounce) package instant vanilla pudding
4 eggs
1 teaspoon cinnamon
3/4 cup oil
3/4 cup sherry wine

Steps:

  • Mix together to cake consistency. Pour into 2 greased loaf pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 40 minutes. Sprinkle with powdered sugar.

PINEAPPLE CHERRY LOAVES



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Pineapple adds a fun twist to this holiday quick bread, plus it wakes each delicious bite nice and moist. My family prefers this to traditional fruitcake. -Dolores Peltier, Warren, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h30m

Yield 3 loaves (16 slices each)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1-3/4 cups butter, softened
2 cups sugar
8 large eggs, room temperature
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking powder
2 cans (8 ounces each) pineapple chunks, drained
1 jar (10 ounces) red maraschino cherries, drained and halved
1 jar (10 ounces) green maraschino cherries, drained and halved
2 cups chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • In a bowl, cream butter and sugar. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla. , Combine the flour, salt and baking powder; add to creamed mixture until well blended. Stir in pineapple, cherries and nuts. Pour into three greased and floured 8x4-in. loaf pans., Bake at 325° for 1-1/4 hours or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 187 calories, Fat 11g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 53mg cholesterol, Sodium 136mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

SHERRY FRUITCAKE



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Provided by Moira Hodgson

Categories     dessert

Time 2h

Yield 1 eight-inch cake (about 12 servings)

Number Of Ingredients 11

6 ounces sugar
3 eggs
2 cups flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 pound ground almonds
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 pound candied peel
2 ounces dried cherries
1 cup currants, soaked overnight in 1 cup sherry
1 ounce whole almonds, blanched
3/4 cup sherry

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Cream butter with sugar in a mixing bowl until light and fluffy.
  • Separate the eggs and beat in the whites. Sift flour in the baking powder and gradually fold into the butter-sugar mixture with the salt. Mix well and add the ground almonds, candied peel and cherries. Add the currants with the soaking sherry. Beat egg whites until stiff and fold in.
  • Grease an eight-inch round cake tin and line it with wax paper. Pour in the batter and decorate top with whole almonds. Bake one hour, then turn heat down to 300 degrees. Bake an hour more. The cake is done when a tester inserted in center comes out slightly sticky but pretty much clean.
  • When cooked and while still hot, pour the remaining sherry over cake by spoonfuls and leave until cake is cold. Cover with sherry-soaked cheesecloth, wrap in aluminum foil and store in a tin or sealed plastic container.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 274, UnsaturatedFat 6 grams, Carbohydrate 46 grams, Fat 7 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 7 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 130 milligrams, Sugar 26 grams, TransFat 0 grams

FRUITED SHERRY BREAD



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This is a wonderfully aromatic bread with lots of dried fruit. It's rich in fruit, not rich in fat! You can also use prunes, dates, pears or any type of dried fruit in this bread.

Provided by Jen

Categories     Fruit Bread

Time 2h30m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 15

¾ cup dried figs
¾ cup raisins
¾ cup dried apricots
3 tablespoons chopped crystallized ginger
.666 cup dry sherry
1 teaspoon orange zest
1 cup chopped walnuts
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
¾ cup white sugar
1 egg, beaten
1 cup milk
2 ¼ cups unbleached flour
1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon ground allspice
1 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Place the dried fruit into a small saucepan with the crystallized ginger, sherry, and orange rind. Bring mixture to a boil, remove pan from heat, cover and let cool for 30 minutes. Place walnuts on a baking sheet and toast until golden, about 10 minutes; set aside to cool. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease and flour a 9x5 inch loaf pan.
  • In a large bowl, cream the butter and sugar. Beat in the egg and then the milk. Combine the flour, baking powder, allspice and salt, stir slowly into the egg mixture. Do not over mix. Fold in the walnuts and cooled fruit mixture. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 60 to 70 minutes, until a toothpick inserted into center of the loaf comes out clean. Let the loaf cool in the pan 15 minutes before removing it to a wire rack to cool. When the bread has cooled completely, wrap it in plastic. It tastes better if left to sit for a day, and it's especially good with butter or cream cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 330.9 calories, Carbohydrate 55.5 g, Cholesterol 22.2 mg, Fat 9.8 g, Fiber 3.8 g, Protein 6.7 g, SaturatedFat 2.3 g, Sodium 275 mg, Sugar 30.8 g

DRIED CHERRY BREAD



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I was looking for a muffin or quick bread recipe that called for yogurt but all were a bit too wholesome for me so I dreamed up this dried cherry bread. But at least I kept the oats! I am sure this batter could be used to make muffins too. A streusel topping or powdered sugar glaze would be extra naughty and extra good too but I didn't want to be too naughty.

Provided by EMERALDCITYJEWEL

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes     Fruit Bread Recipes

Time 1h25m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 14

½ cup dried cherries
2 eggs
¾ cup white sugar
½ cup vegetable oil
¼ cup melted butter, cooled
¼ cup buttermilk
1 (6 ounce) container cherry vanilla-flavored yogurt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 cup instant oatmeal
1 teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
1 cup white chocolate baking chips, lightly dusted with flour

Steps:

  • Pour boiling water over dried cherries in a bowl and let sit to plump up for 15 minutes. Drain.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9x5-inch loaf pan.
  • Beat eggs lightly in a bowl. Add sugar, oil, butter, buttermilk, yogurt, and vanilla extract. Whisk well.
  • Combine flour, oatmeal, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a separate, larger bowl. Whisk well. Add egg mixture, white chocolate chips, and cherries. Stir just until combined. Don't overmix. Pour into the prepared loaf pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 45 minutes to 1 hour, checking at 35 minutes to account for different ovens. If bread begins to brown too much, lightly cover the top with aluminum foil. Let set for 5 to 10 minutes in the pan before inverting loaf onto a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 376.2 calories, Carbohydrate 44.1 g, Cholesterol 45.3 mg, Fat 19.8 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 5.8 g, SaturatedFat 7.5 g, Sodium 277.8 mg, Sugar 26.2 g

SPICED FRUIT LOAF



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A treat when freshly baked and spread with butter, then try it toasted for breakfast the next day

Provided by James Martin

Categories     Afternoon tea, Breakfast, Brunch, Treat

Time 2h40m

Yield Makes 2 x 2lb loaves, each cuts into 8 slices

Number Of Ingredients 15

450g strong white flour , plus extra for dusting
2 x 7g sachets easy-blend yeast
50g caster sugar
150ml warm milk
1 egg , beaten
50g unsalted butter , melted, plus extra for greasing
oil , for greasing
1½ tsp ground cinnamon
1 tsp ground ginger
50g dried apricot , chopped
50g dried fig , chopped
50g pitted date , chopped
50g sultana
50g glacé cherry , chopped
juice 1 orange

Steps:

  • Soak the dried fruits in the orange juice for about 30 mins, then sieve, reserving the juice.
  • Put the flour, yeast, caster sugar and 1 tsp salt into a large mixing bowl with the spices and soaked fruit and mix well. Make a well in the centre and pour in the warm milk, reserved orange juice, the beaten egg and the melted butter. Mix everything together to form a dough - start with a wooden spoon and finish with your hands. If the dough is too dry, add a little more warm water; if it's too wet, add more flour.
  • Knead in the bowl or on a floured surface until the dough becomes smooth and springy. Transfer to a clean, lightly greased bowl and cover loosely with a clean, damp tea towel. Leave in a warm place to rise until roughly doubled in size - this will take about 1 hr depending on how warm the room is.
  • Knock the dough back by kneading for a few secs. Dust 2 x 2lb loaf tins with flour. Halve the dough. Use a little flour to help you shape each half into a smooth oval, then pop them into the tins. Cover both loosely with a clean, damp tea towel and leave to prove in a warm place for about 20 mins. Meanwhile, heat oven to 180C/160C fan/gas 4.
  • Bake for 20 mins, then cool in the tins before turning out and slicing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 190 calories, Fat 4 grams fat, SaturatedFat 2 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 36 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 14 grams sugar, Fiber 2 grams fiber, Protein 5 grams protein, Sodium 0.35 milligram of sodium

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ingredients for the best flavor. This means using fresh fruit, good quality sherry, and real butter.
  • Don't overmix the batter. Overmixing can make the bread tough.
  • Bake the bread in a loaf pan that has been greased and floured. This will help prevent the bread from sticking.
  • Allow the bread to cool completely before slicing and serving. This will help the bread hold its shape.

Conclusion:

Fruited sherry bread is a delicious and easy-to-make bread that is perfect for any occasion. It is moist and flavorful, with a slightly boozy taste from the sherry. The dried fruit adds a chewy texture and sweetness to the bread. This bread is perfect for breakfast, lunch, or a snack. It can also be served as a dessert with a dollop of whipped cream or ice cream.

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