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No knead fruit bread

Fruit bread (Dutch oven bread)

Fruit bread is a lightly spiced fruit loaf with a chewy texture, a golden crispy crust. It is baked in a Dutch oven and is surprisingly easy to make. Simply mix the ingredients, leave to prove overnight and then bake the following day. 
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Proving time 14 hours
Total Time 14 hours 55 minutes
Course Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine British
Servings 8 slices
Calories 220 kcal

Equipment

  • Cast iron casserole dish with lid (19cm diameter or larger)

Ingredients
 
 

  • 400 g bread flour
  • ¼ teaspoon easy bake yeast
  • 1¼ teaspoon salt
  • 100 g raisins
  • 1 teaspoon ground mixed spice
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 325 ml water

Instructions
 

Day 1 - prepare the dough

  • Mix the dry ingredients in a large bowl.
  • Add the hand hot water to the dry ingredients and mix with a fork until all the ingredients are combined. 
  • Cover and set aside for until the dough has doubled in size and then transfer to the fridge. Leave to prove overnight, or for a minimum of 12 hours.

Day 2 - bake

  • Preheat the oven to 220oC, 425oF, gas mark 7. When the oven is almost at that temperature place the empty casserole dish with lid, in the oven to preheat. 
  • Remove the dough from the fridge a short time before you wish to bake the loaf so that it warms slightly. 
  • Tip the dough onto a lightly floured pastry board, fold the dough over itself a few times and then form into the shape of a ball. If the dough is sticky add a little extra flour. 
  • Place the ball of dough onto a sheet of non-stick baking parchment. 
  • Remove the preheated dish from the oven and place on a heatproof surface. 
  • Lift the paper with the dough and place into the preheated casserole dish. Slit the top of the dough using a sharp knife. 
  • Place the lid in the casserole dish and bake in the centre of the oven for about 30 minutes. Baking with the lid on will help to steam the loaf and allow it to rise before a crust forms. 
  • Remove the lid and return to the oven for a further 5 minutes or so or until browned. 
  • Remove from the casserole dish and place on a wire rack to cool. Your no knead fruit bread is now ready to enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 47gProtein: 6gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 0.2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.4gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.1gSodium: 375mgPotassium: 159mgFiber: 2gSugar: 0.2gVitamin A: 2IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 16mgIron: 1mg
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