Dried Fruit Bread

Use bread recipe below, but add 3 or more cups of dried fruit toward the end of the kneading process. Form into loaves and follow baking directions.

I like to use raisins, dried apples, and dried apricots. I soak these in water for a time before adding them. I also like dried pears, but have learned that these mash easily and should not be soaked and should be added at the very end.

I do use a Bosch bread mixer for these recipes, but have used hand-kneading with great results!

Enjoy! And, I'd love comments about what you try.