Russian Honey And Dried Fruit Bread

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Russian Honey And Dried Fruit Bread

 

Recipe By : Vegetarian Celebrations, by Nava Atlas, page 192

Serving Size : 12 Preparation Time :0:00

Categories : Breads, Quick Fruits

 

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method

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2/3 cup honey

1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

1/4 teaspoon ground cloves

1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg

1/2 teaspoon baking soda

2 eggs -- separated

3/4 cup vanilla nonfat yogurt

1/2 cup raisins

1/4 cup chopped pitted dates

1/4 cup chopped apricots

1/4 cup finely chopped walnuts

1 3/4 cups whole wheat pastry flour

1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder

1/2 teaspoon salt

 

Makes 1 loaf, recipe doubles easily for 2 loaves

 

Preheat the oven to 325 degrees.

 

In a small saucepan, heat the honey bringing it just to the boiling

point. Remove from heat and stir in the spices and baking soda.

 

In a mixing bowl, combine the egg yolks and yogurt and beat together until

smooth. Add the honey mixture and mix in thoroughly then stir in the dried

fruits and nuts.

 

In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, and salt. Make a

well in the center and pour in the honey-nut mixture. Stir together

vigorously until thoroughly combined. Beat the egg whites until stiff,

then fold into the batter. Pour into an oiled 9- by 5- by 3-inch loaf

pan. Bake for 55 minutes, or until a knife inserted into the center tests

clean. Cool on a rack, then cover tightly with foil to store.

 

Per 3/4-inch-thick slice: Calories: 225, Carbohydrate: 43 g, Total fat: 4

g, Cholesterol: 43 g, Protein: 6 g, Sodium: 140 mg.

 

 

 

 

 

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