TROPICAL FRUIT BREAD

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This is a festive bread for the holidays. Try packaging it up in some nice cello paper and tie a ribbon around it.

Provided by Shirl J 831

Categories     Tropical Fruits

Time 1h15m

Yield 1 loaf

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (15 5/8 ounce) package lemon poppy seed quick bread mix
1 cup water
2 tablespoons oil
1 egg
1 cup dried tropical fruit bits
2 teaspoons orange zest
1/4 cup powdered sugar
1 -2 teaspoon orange juice

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F
  • Grease and flour bottom ONLY of 8x4 or 9x5 inch loaf pan.
  • In a large bowl, combine quick bread mix, water, oil and egg.
  • Stir for 50-75 strokes with spoon till moist.
  • Stir in fruit and orange peel.
  • Pour batter into greased prepared pan.
  • Bake 350 for 55-60 minutes for 8x4 pan, or 45-55 minutes for 9x5 pan.
  • test with toothpick to see if its done.
  • Cool on wire rack for 15 minutes.
  • remove from pan and cool 30 minutes till totally cooled.
  • in small bowl, blend powdered sugar and orange juice till desired glaze consistency.
  • brush over loaf.
  • wrap tightly and store in fridge.

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