16+ Christmas Breads Recipe Ignite Your Passion For Cooking!

1. Classic Fruit Cake:

Ingredients:

• 1 cup butter
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 4 eggs
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 2 tsp mixed spice (cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice)
• 1 cup mixed dried fruits (raisins, cranberries, apricots, etc.)
• 1/2 cup chopped nuts (walnuts, almonds, etc.)
• 1/4 cup brandy or rum

Instructions:

1. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
2. Add in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
3. Sift in the flour, baking powder, and mixed spice. Mix until well combined.
4. Stir in the dried fruits and nuts.
5. Finally, add in the brandy or rum and mix until evenly incorporated.
6. Pour the batter into a greased loaf pan and bake at 350°F for 1 hour and 15 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
7. Let the cake cool before serving.

Pro tip: For an extra festive touch, decorate the top of the cake with dried fruits and nuts before baking.

2. Cinnamon Rolls:

Ingredients:

• 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 package active dry yeast
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1/4 cup water
• 3 tbsp butter
• 1 egg
• 1/4 cup melted butter
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 1 tbsp ground cinnamon

Instructions:

1. In a large bowl, mix together the flour, sugar, salt, and yeast.
2. In a saucepan, heat the milk, water, and butter until the butter is melted.
3. Add the milk mixture and egg to the dry ingredients and mix until a soft dough forms.
4. Knead the dough on a floured surface for 5 minutes, then let it rest for 10 minutes.
5. Roll out the dough into a large rectangle.
6. Brush the melted butter over the dough, then sprinkle on the brown sugar and cinnamon.
7. Roll up the dough tightly and slice into 1-inch thick rounds.
8. Place the rolls in a greased baking dish and let them rise for 30 minutes.
9. Bake at 375°F for 20 minutes, or until golden brown.
10. Drizzle with icing or dust with powdered sugar before serving.

Pro tip: For a twist on the classic cinnamon rolls, add in some dried cranberries or chopped nuts to the filling.

3. Gingerbread Loaf:

Ingredients:

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 1 1/2 tsp ground ginger
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp ground cloves
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/2 cup butter
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1/2 cup molasses
• 1 egg
• 1/2 cup hot water

Instructions:

1. In a large bowl, mix together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, spices, and salt.
2. In a separate bowl, cream together the butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
3. Add in the molasses and egg and mix until well combined.
4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with the hot water.
5. Pour the batter into a greased loaf pan and bake at 350°F for 45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
6. Let the loaf cool before slicing and serving.

Pro tip: Top the gingerbread loaf with a simple glaze made with powdered sugar and milk for a sweet finish.