OREGON HAZELNUT FRUIT BREAD
Courtesy of: Hazelnut Marketing Board
503-678-6823
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| INGREDIENTS |
AMOUNT |
| figs, diced |
3 lbs. |
| dates, diced |
1-1/2 lbs. |
| dried pears, diced |
1-1/2 lbs. |
| dried prunes, diced |
1-1/2 lbs. |
| raisins, chopped |
12 oz. |
| candied orange peel, diced |
8 oz. |
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| Oregon hazelnuts, chopped |
1-1/2 lbs. |
| cinnamon |
2 teaspoons |
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| powdered cloves |
1/8 teaspoon |
| rum |
3 oz. |
| yeast |
3 tablespoons |
| vinegar |
1/2 teaspoon |
| salt |
1/2 teaspoon |
| eggs, beaten |
3 |
| Oregon hazelnuts (halves) |
8 oz. |
| all-purpose flour |
10 oz. |
METHOD
1. Combine figs, dates, pears, prunes, raisins, orange peel, nuts,
cinnamon, cloves and rum; let stand overnight.
2. Dissolve yeast; add vinegar, flour and salt; add to fruit
mixture; let set for 30 minutes.
3. Form into oblong loaves; brush with beaten eggs, and cover
with hazelnut halves.
4. Bake in 275 degree oven for 1-1/2 hours.
Yield: 25 servings.
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