Best 8 Honey Fruit Loaves Recipes

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In the realm of sweet and delectable treats, honey fruit loaves stand as a testament to the harmonious union of natural flavors. These delectable loaves capture the essence of rustic charm, inviting aromas, and a symphony of textures that tantalize the taste buds. Whether you seek a wholesome breakfast option, an afternoon indulgence, or a delightful gift to share with loved ones, embarking on a culinary journey to discover the best recipe for honey fruit loaves promises an experience that nourishes both body and soul.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

HONEY BROWN ROLLS OR LOAVES



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This bread is just like the bread served at several famous casual dining chains. It's very moist, sweet and just hard to stop eating! Great with soup.

Provided by SER

Categories     Bread     Yeast Bread Recipes     Rolls and Buns

Time 2h55m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 ½ cups warm water (75 to 85 degrees F, 25 to 30 degrees C)
1 tablespoon white sugar
2 tablespoons butter, softened
½ cup honey
2 cups bread flour
1 ⅔ cups whole wheat flour
1 tablespoon vital wheat gluten
1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
2 teaspoons instant coffee granules
1 teaspoon salt
2 ¼ teaspoons bread machine yeast
2 teaspoons sesame seeds for sprinkling

Steps:

  • Place the water, sugar, butter, honey, bread flour, whole wheat flour, vital wheat gluten, cocoa powder, instant coffee granules, salt, and yeast into the pan of a bread machine in the order recommended by the manufacturer. Set the machine for the dough setting, start, and allow machine to complete cycle.
  • Remove the bread pan with dough from the machine, and set pan into warm water (about 90 degrees F, 32 degrees C). Cover the top of the pan with a towel, and allow the bread to rise in the pan until doubled, about 1 hour.
  • Turn the dough out onto a floured work surface, punch down, and divide into 12 equal pieces for rolls, or 3 pieces for small loaves. Form the dough into balls. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper, and place rolls on the prepared baking sheet. Sprinkle with sesame seeds. Place the baking sheet into a warm place, and allow to rise until bread is doubled, about 30 minutes.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Spray the inside of the preheated oven with water, and immediately place rolls in oven. Bake until rolls are light golden brown, 15 to 20 minutes. For loaves, bake until browned and they sound hollow when tapped, 20 to 25 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 212.1 calories, Carbohydrate 42.3 g, Cholesterol 5.1 mg, Fat 3 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 6 g, SaturatedFat 1.4 g, Sodium 210.7 mg, Sugar 12.8 g

HONEY OATMEAL LOAVES



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There's nothing like the taste and aroma of homemade bread. A friend gave me this recipe for a wedding gift. It was originally a family recipe passed down from her grandmother, and now it's a staple in our house, too. The best part? It contains lots of healthy ingredients. -Amy Morrison, Derry, New Hampshire

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h10m

Yield 2 loaves (16 slices each).

Number Of Ingredients 10

1-3/4 cups water
1 cup fat-free milk
1/2 cup canola oil
1/4 cup honey
1/4 cup molasses
1-1/4 cups quick-cooking oats
4 to 5 cups bread flour
2 packages (1/4 ounce each) quick-rise yeast
2 teaspoons salt
3 cups whole grain spelt flour or whole wheat flour

Steps:

  • In a saucepan, heat water, milk, oil, honey and molasses to a simmer; stir in oats. Remove from heat; cool mixture to 120°-130°. In a large bowl, mix 4 cups bread flour, yeast and salt. Stir in cooled oat mixture. Stir in spelt flour and enough remaining bread flour to form a soft dough (dough will be sticky)., Turn dough onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. Cover with plastic wrap; let rest 10 minutes., Divide dough in half. Roll each into a 12x8-in. rectangle. Roll up jelly-roll style, starting with a short side; pinch seam and ends to seal. Place in greased 9x5-in. loaf pans, seam side down., Cover with kitchen towels; let rise in a warm place until almost doubled, about 1 hour. Preheat oven to 350°., Bake until golden brown, 40-45 minutes. Remove from pans to wire racks; cool completely.Freeze option: Securely wrap cooled loaves in plastic, then place in resealable plastic freezer bags to freeze. To use, thaw at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 169 calories, Fat 4g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 153mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

ORANGE LOAF



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This quick-bread recipe uses orange zest and fresh orange juice for extra-bright citrus flavors everyone will love.

Provided by Carol

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes     Fruit Bread Recipes

Time 1h25m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 11

½ cup margarine
1 cup white sugar
2 eggs
1 tablespoon grated orange zest
½ cup fresh orange juice
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
½ cup chopped walnuts
½ cup orange juice
¼ cup white sugar

Steps:

  • Stir together flour, baking powder, salt, and nuts.
  • In a large bowl, beat together butter or margarine and 1 cup sugar. Beat in eggs one at a time. Stir in rind and 1/2 cup juice. Pour in flour mixture, and stir until moistened. Turn into a greased 9 x 5 x 3 inch loaf pan.
  • Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 1 hour, or until done. Remove loaf from oven, but not from pan.
  • Combine 1/2 cup orange juice with 1/4 cup sugar in a small saucepan. Heat and stir to dissolve sugar. Spoon glaze over hot loaf. Let stand in pan for 10 minutes before removing loaf to rack to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 277.3 calories, Carbohydrate 40 g, Cholesterol 31 mg, Fat 11.7 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 4.2 g, SaturatedFat 1.9 g, Sodium 278.2 mg, Sugar 22.9 g

FRUIT LOAF



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A spicy raisin bread made in a bread machine. The most common substitute for mixed spice in the U.S.A. is pumpkin pie spice.

Provided by Steve Vine

Categories     Bread     Yeast Bread Recipes

Time 3h5m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

1.063 cups water
1 ½ tablespoons vegetable oil
2 tablespoons brown sugar
3 ¼ cups bread flour
2 tablespoons bread flour
3 tablespoons dry milk powder
1 tablespoon pumpkin pie spice
2 teaspoons active dry yeast
¾ cup golden raisins
2 ⅔ tablespoons candied mixed fruit peel

Steps:

  • Add water, oil, brown sugar, bread flour, gluten flour, milk powder, mixed spice, and yeast into the bread machine pan in the order suggested by the manufacturer. Select Fruit setting or the setting for Basic White Bread. Press Start.
  • If your machine has a Fruit setting, add the golden raisins and peel at the signal, or around 5 minutes before the kneading cycle has finished.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 154.7 calories, Carbohydrate 28 g, Cholesterol 0.7 mg, Fat 3.8 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 4.2 g, SaturatedFat 0.4 g, Sodium 24.4 mg, Sugar 17.1 g

HONEY WHITE LOAVES



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When I was searching for a moist bread that wouldn't crumble when thinly sliced, a friend urged me to try her grandmother's age-old recipe. It slices perfectly.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 45m

Yield 3 loaves (12 slices each).

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast
2-1/2 cups warm water (110° to 115°)
1/2 cup butter, melted
1/2 cup honey
2 eggs
3 teaspoons salt
8 to 9 cups all-purpose flour

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add the butter, honey, eggs, salt and 4 cups flour. Beat on medium for 3 minutes. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough. , Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour. , Punch dough down; shape into loaves. Place in three greased 8x4-in. loaf pans. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 30 minutes. , Bake at 375° for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool.

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FRUIT AND HONEY LOAF



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Yield 1 Large Loaf

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup honey
2 tablespoons soft butter
1 teaspoon salt
1 egg
3/4 cup buttermilk (as a substitute you can use plain yogurt)
2 1/2 cups whole wheat flour
1/4 cup bran or wheat germ
1/3 cup raisins
1/3 cup currants
1 grated orange peel
1 teaspoon baking soda

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat the oven to 300°F. Butter a 9-x-5-inch bread pan and set aside. 2. Place the honey and butter in a large mixing bowl and stir with a wooden spoon. Add the salt, egg, and buttermilk, and beat with the spoon until well blended. Add the remaining ingredients and stir just long enough to moisten the dry ingredients-do not overstir. 3. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 1 hour and 40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. The loaf will be very brown and begin to shrink away from the sides of the pan. Cool on a wire rack for 30 minutes, then turn the loaf out of the pan. Finish cooling the bread on the rack before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Nutritional Facts Serves

HONEY WHOLE WHEAT LOAVES



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Turn out two beautiful golden brown loaves that make the perfect bread for a week of healthy sandwiches. -Robyn Lindberg, Kechi, Kansas

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 55m

Yield 2 loaves (16 slices each).

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast
3 cups warm water (110° to 115°)
1/2 cup nonfat dry milk powder
1/2 cup honey
1/3 cup wheat bran
1/3 cup toasted wheat germ
1/4 cup ground flaxseed
2 tablespoons canola oil
2 teaspoons salt
4 cups whole wheat flour
3-1/2 to 4 cups all-purpose flour

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add the milk powder, honey, wheat bran, wheat germ, flax, oil, salt, whole wheat flour and 3 cups all-purpose flour. Beat until smooth. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough (dough will be sticky)., Turn onto a lightly floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. Place in a bowl coated with cooking spray, turning once to coat the top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour., Punch dough down and turn onto a floured surface; shape into two loaves. Place in two 9x5-in. loaf pans coated with cooking spay. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 30 minutes., Bake at 350° for 35-40 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from pans to wire rack to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 139 calories, Fat 2g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 155mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

HONEY WHEAT LOAVES



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Great to give as a gift or accompany your Sunday dinner. This bread is tender and chewy with a hint of sweetness. Roger Hawley, Valley Park, Missouri

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h15m

Yield 4 loaves (16 slices each) .

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast
5 cups warm water (110° to 115°), divided
1 tablespoon plus 2/3 cup honey, divided
2/3 cup canola oil
1/2 cup sugar
2 teaspoons salt
4 cups whole wheat flour
1 cup toasted wheat germ
6 to 8 cups bread flour

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in 3/4 cup warm water and 1 tablespoon honey. Add the remaining water and honey, the oil, sugar, salt, whole wheat flour, wheat germ and 3 cups bread flour. Beat until smooth. Stir in enough remaining bread flour to form a soft dough (dough will be sticky)., Turn onto a lightly floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, 6-8 minutes. Place in a bowl coated with cooking spray, turning once to coat the top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour., Punch dough down. Shape into four loaves. Place in 9x5-in. loaf pans coated with cooking spray. Cover and let rise until nearly doubled, about 30 minutes., Bake at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool.

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Tips:

  • Use fresh, ripe fruit for the best flavor. If using frozen fruit, thaw it completely before using.
  • Coat the fruit in a little flour before adding it to the batter. This will help prevent the fruit from sinking to the bottom of the loaf.
  • Don't overmix the batter. Overmixing can result in a tough, dense loaf of bread.
  • Bake the loaves until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Overbaking can dry out the loaves.
  • Let the loaves cool completely before slicing and serving. This will help the loaves hold their shape.

Conclusion:

Honey fruit loaves are a delicious and versatile treat that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dessert. They are also a great way to use up leftover fruit. With a variety of recipes to choose from, there is sure to be a honey fruit loaf that everyone will enjoy.

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