MOIST ITALIAN SWEET BREAD
The women in our family feel so blessed that my mom taught us how to make this Pane Dolce before she passed away. We do our best to carry on her loving tradition. -Kathleen Schweihs, Lockport, Illinois
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 1h5m
Yield 3 loaves (16 slices each).
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- In a small saucepan, combine the first four ingredients. Cook and stir over medium heat until butter is melted. Remove from the heat; cool to 110° to 115°., In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add the butter mixture, eggs, extracts, nuts and cherries and 4 cups of flour. Beat until smooth. 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; divide into thirds. Shape each portion into an oval loaf; place in three greased and floured 8x4-in. loaf pans. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 45 minutes. , Bake at 350° for 60-65 minutes or until golden brown. Cover loosely with foil if top browns too quickly. Remove from pan to wire racks to cool. , In a small bowl, beat icing ingredients until smooth; drizzle over cooled loaves.
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nelly cheshari
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! I'll definitely be making this bread again.
Md Rahul
[email protected]I've made this bread several times and it always turns out perfect. It's my go-to recipe for sweet bread.
Umer dj Umer dj
[email protected]This bread is perfect for any occasion. It's easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser.
Nadia Kauser
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of sweet bread, but this one was really good. It was moist and fluffy, and the orange and lemon zest gave it a nice flavor.
Shumail Mughal
[email protected]This bread was delicious! The orange and lemon zest gave it a wonderful flavor.
Tim Gann
[email protected]I made this bread for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the moist texture and the delicious flavor. I will definitely be making this again.
Hafidh Rashid
[email protected]This bread was a bit too sweet for my taste, but it was still very good. The texture was perfect and the orange and lemon zest gave it a nice flavor. I would recommend using less sugar next time.
Balach Rind
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the bread came out perfect! It was so moist and fluffy, and the orange and lemon zest gave it a delicious flavor. I will definitely be making this again.
Narjes Khalil
[email protected]This bread was so easy to make and it turned out amazing! The orange and lemon zest really gave it a wonderful flavor. I will definitely be making this again for my next party.
Ganiyat Adura
[email protected]I've tried many Italian sweet bread recipes, but this one is by far the best. The bread came out perfectly moist and flavorful, with a beautiful golden crust. I will definitely be making this again!
Miranda SS
[email protected]This moist Italian sweet bread was a delight to make and even better to eat! The flavors of orange and lemon zest, along with the soft and fluffy texture, made this bread a hit with my family and friends.