BISHOP'S BREAD

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I received this recipe many years ago from a Home Economics teacher. It is very good and I make it every year.

Provided by adopt a greyhound

Categories     Breads

Time 1h30m

Yield 4 small loaves, 36 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 eggs, separated
1 cup sugar
4 tablespoons rum or 4 tablespoons brandy
1 cup flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking powder
8 ounces pitted chopped dates
8 ounces candied pineapple, chunks
8 ounces candied cherries
8 ounces whole almonds
8 ounces pecan halves
8 ounces whole brazil nuts

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees.
  • Separate the eggs.
  • Put the yolks in one bowl of your Kitchen Aid.
  • Put the whites in another bowl.
  • Whip egg whites until stiff peaks form.
  • Set Aside.
  • Beat yolks in the other bowl, add the rum or brandy, and sugar. Beat to combine.
  • Add the flour, salt and baking powder. Beat to combine.
  • By hand, fold in the stiffly beaten egg whites. Be sure to incorporate and get all the dough from the bottom mixed inches.
  • Add the fruit and nuts and mix well.
  • Divide evenly into 4 small bread loaf pans that have been greased.
  • Flatten with the spatula.
  • Bake at 325 deg. for one hour.
  • Let cool and wrap in foil and store in ziploc bags or freeze.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 225.4, Fat 12.5, SaturatedFat 1.8, Cholesterol 23.5, Sodium 46.8, Carbohydrate 26.3, Fiber 2.6, Sugar 20.4, Protein 4.1

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