20+ Christmas Bread Machine Recipe Deliciousness Awaits You!

Ingredients

Dry Ingredients:

• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
• 1/4 tsp ground ginger
• 1/4 tsp ground allspice
• 1/4 tsp ground cloves
• 1/2 cup dried cranberries
• 1/2 cup chopped pecans

Wet Ingredients:

• 1 cup warm milk
• 1/4 cup melted butter
• 1/4 cup honey
• 1 egg
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup chopped dried apricots
• 1/4 cup chopped candied orange peel

Instructions

1. In a large bowl, mix together all the dry ingredients except for the cranberries and pecans. Set aside.
2. In a separate bowl, whisk together the warm milk, melted butter, honey, egg, and vanilla extract.
3. Pour the wet ingredients into the bread machine pan, followed by the dry ingredients.
4. Add the cranberries and pecans on top of the dry ingredients.
5. Select the dough setting on your bread machine and let it run for about 1.5 hours.
6. Once the dough is ready, remove it from the bread machine and place it on a floured surface.
7. Knead the dough for a few minutes and then shape it into a loaf.
8. Place the dough in a greased bread tin and let it rise for about 30 minutes.
9. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
10. Bake the Christmas bread for 30-35 minutes or until the top is golden brown and the bread sounds hollow when tapped.
11. Remove the bread from the oven and let it cool before slicing and serving.

Tips and Variations

For an extra festive touch, you can add some green and red food coloring to the dough before shaping it into a loaf. You can also experiment with different dried fruits and nuts, such as dried cherries, raisins, or almonds.

If you don't have a bread machine, you can still make this Christmas bread recipe by mixing the ingredients in a stand mixer or by hand. Just make sure to knead the dough for about 10 minutes before letting it rise.

This recipe can also be made ahead of time and frozen. Simply let the bread cool completely, wrap it in plastic wrap and then foil, and store it in the freezer for up to a month. When ready to serve, thaw the bread at room temperature and then reheat in the oven for a few minutes before slicing and serving.

In Conclusion

This Christmas bread machine recipe is a delicious and easy way to add some festive flavor to your holiday celebrations. With the warm spices, dried fruits, and nuts, every bite is a burst of Christmas cheer. So, fire up your bread machine and get ready to impress your loved ones with this tasty Christmas bread.