FRUIT & NUT BREAD

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This recipe makes great use of convenient frozen bread dough. The tender bread makes a pretty loaf to bring to a holiday gathering or to give as a gift.- Priscilla Gilbert, Indian Harbour Beach, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 35m

Yield 1 loaf (12 wedges).

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1 loaf (1 pound) frozen bread dough, thawed
1/3 cup chopped walnuts
1/4 cup golden raisins
1/4 cup raisins
1/4 cup dried cranberries
1/4 cup chopped dates
1 large egg white
1 tablespoon honey

Steps:

Turn bread dough onto a floured surface; roll out to 1-in. thickness. Sprinkle the walnuts, raisins, cranberries and dates over dough; fold over and knead well until the fruit and nuts are evenly mixed into dough. Shape into a round loaf and place in a greased 9-in. round baking pan., Cover and let rise until doubled, about 30 minutes. Beat egg white and honey; brush over loaf. With a sharp knife, make 2 shallow crosses across top of loaf. Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown. Transfer to a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 170 calories, Fat 4g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 217mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 5g protein.