FRUIT BREAD TWISTS

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"My husband loves this fruit-filled bread, so I fix it for him often," shares Sandra Hessler of Caro, Michigan. It's easy to prepare with frozen white and wheat bread dough, yet it's lovely enough for a special occasion.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 50m

Yield 2 loaves.

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1 loaf (1 pound) frozen white bread dough, thawed
1 loaf (1 pound) frozen whole wheat bread dough, thawed
1/2 cup sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 package (8 ounces) mixed dried fruit, chopped
GLAZE:
1 cup confectioners' sugar
1 tablespoon water
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

Cut each loaf of bread dough in half lengthwise. Roll each portion into an 18x5-in. rectangle. Brush lightly with water. Combine sugar and cinnamon; sprinkle over dough. Sprinkle with fruit. Roll up each rectangle, jelly-roll style, starting with a long side. , For each loaf, twist one white and one wheat rope together, pinching ends to seal. Place on greased baking sheets. Cover with plastic wrap coated with cooking spray; let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 30 minutes. , Remove plastic wrap. Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from pans to cool on wire racks. Combine glaze ingredients; drizzle over loaves.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 159 calories, Fat 2g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 190mg sodium, Carbohydrate 34g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 5g protein.