Berry Batter Bread

Dried fruit and a vanilla glaze add a touch of sweetness to this breakfast bread.

Berry Batter Bread

Berry Batter Bread

difficulty

Easy

Yield

1 loaf, 12 slices

Prep Time

0:20

Bake Time

35 to 45 minutes

Rise Time

45 to 60 minutes

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Ingredients

  • 2-2/3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 (2-1/4 tsp.) envelope Fleischmann’s® RapidRise® Instant Yeast
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 cup water
  • 1/4 cup shortening
  • 2 eggs
  • 3/4 cup dried blueberries
  • 3/4 cup dried cranberries
  • Vanilla Glaze
  • 1-1/2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 3 to 4 teaspoons half && half

Directions

  1. Combine 2 cups flour, undissolved yeast, sugar and salt in large mixer bowl. Heat water and shortening to very warm (120° to 130°F). Add water/shortening mixture and eggs to flour. Beat on low speed for 30 seconds; increase to medium speed and beat for 3 minutes. Stir in remaining 2/3 cup flour and dried fruit.
  2. Pour batter into greased 9 x 5-inch loaf pan. Cover with plastic wrap sprayed with cooking spray. Let rise in warm draft-free place until doubled, about 45 to 60 minutes.
  3. Bake in preheated 350°F oven for 35 to 45 minutes until golden brown. Cover with foil if browning too rapidly. Remove from pan and cool on wire rack.
  4. Combine all Vanilla Glaze ingredients and drizzle over cooled bread.
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Berry Batter Bread

  • Difficulty: Easy
  • Yield: 1 loaf, 12 slices
  • Prep Time: 0:20
  • Bake Time: 35 to 45 minutes
  • Rise Time: 45 to 60 minutes

Ingredients

  • 2-2/3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 (2-1/4 tsp.) envelope Fleischmann’s® RapidRise® Instant Yeast
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 cup water
  • 1/4 cup shortening
  • 2 eggs
  • 3/4 cup dried blueberries
  • 3/4 cup dried cranberries
  • Vanilla Glaze
  • 1-1/2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 3 to 4 teaspoons half && half

Directions

  • Combine 2 cups flour, undissolved yeast, sugar and salt in large mixer bowl. Heat water and shortening to very warm (120° to 130°F). Add water/shortening mixture and eggs to flour. Beat on low speed for 30 seconds; increase to medium speed and beat for 3 minutes. Stir in remaining 2/3 cup flour and dried fruit.
  • Pour batter into greased 9 x 5-inch loaf pan. Cover with plastic wrap sprayed with cooking spray. Let rise in warm draft-free place until doubled, about 45 to 60 minutes.
  • Bake in preheated 350°F oven for 35 to 45 minutes until golden brown. Cover with foil if browning too rapidly. Remove from pan and cool on wire rack.
  • Combine all Vanilla Glaze ingredients and drizzle over cooled bread.