Fruit and Nut Bread with Browned Butter Glaze

Health score
7%
Fruit and Nut Bread with Browned Butter Glaze
175 min.
16
272kcal

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Indulge in the delightful flavors of our Fruit and Nut Bread with Browned Butter Glaze, a perfect treat for any occasion! This wholesome bread is not only a feast for the taste buds but also a nutritious option that can be enjoyed as an antipasti, starter, snack, or appetizer. With a blend of multi-bran cereal, whole wheat flour, and a medley of dried fruits and walnuts, each slice is packed with fiber and essential nutrients.

The process of making this bread is as enjoyable as the final product. As you mix the ingredients, the warm, inviting aroma of pumpkin pie spice fills your kitchen, setting the stage for a cozy baking experience. The crowning glory of this recipe is the luscious browned butter glaze, which adds a rich, nutty flavor that perfectly complements the sweetness of the molasses and dried fruits.

Ready in just 175 minutes, this recipe yields 16 servings, making it ideal for gatherings or a family brunch. Each slice contains approximately 272 calories, allowing you to indulge without guilt. Whether you enjoy it fresh out of the oven or toasted with a pat of butter, this Fruit and Nut Bread is sure to become a beloved staple in your home. So gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and get ready to create a deliciously satisfying treat that everyone will love!

Ingredients

  • 2.3 cups bread 
  • cup flour all-purpose
  • cup flour whole wheat
  • teaspoons double-acting baking powder 
  • teaspoon pumpkin pie spice 
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt 
  •  eggs 
  • 1.3 cups milk 
  • 0.3 cup canola oil 
  • 0.3 cup blackstrap molasses dark
  • 0.5 cup walnut pieces chopped
  • 0.8 cup raisins dried diced
  • tablespoon butter (do not use margarine)
  • 0.5 cup powdered sugar 
  • teaspoon vanilla 
  • teaspoons water 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • sauce pan
  • oven
  • whisk
  • wire rack
  • loaf pan
  • toothpicks
  • ziploc bags
  • rolling pin

Directions

  1. Heat oven to 375°F. Spray 8x4-inch loaf pan with cooking spray; dust with flour.
  2. Place cereal in resealable food-storage plastic bag or between sheets of waxed paper; coarsely crush with rolling pin.
  3. In large bowl, mix crushed cereal, flours, baking powder, pumpkin pie spice and salt. Stir in egg, milk, oil and molasses just until well combined. Stir in walnuts and dried fruit.
  4. Pour into pan.
  5. Bake 45 to 55 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool in pan 30 minutes.
  6. Remove from pan to cooling rack. Cool completely, about 1 hour.
  7. In 1-quart saucepan, heat butter over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, until golden brown; remove from heat. Beat in remaining glaze ingredients with wire whisk until smooth; drizzle over loaf.

Nutrition Facts

Calories272kcal
Protein10.98%
Fat29.09%
Carbs59.93%

Properties

Glycemic Index
24.84
Glycemic Load
18.63
Inflammation Score
-4
Nutrition Score
12.078260756057%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.1mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:272.2kcal
13.61%
Fat:9.01g
13.85%
Saturated Fat:1.4g
8.76%
Carbohydrates:41.75g
13.92%
Net Carbohydrates:38.02g
13.82%
Sugar:11.56g
12.84%
Cholesterol:12.67mg
4.22%
Sodium:300.34mg
13.06%
Alcohol:0.09g
100%
Alcohol %:0.11%
100%
Protein:7.65g
15.29%
Manganese:1.34mg
67.07%
Selenium:18.6µg
26.58%
Vitamin B1:0.26mg
17.65%
Magnesium:65.56mg
16.39%
Phosphorus:162.97mg
16.3%
Fiber:3.74g
14.95%
Calcium:135.01mg
13.5%
Vitamin B3:2.52mg
12.58%
Iron:2.23mg
12.38%
Copper:0.23mg
11.67%
Vitamin B6:0.2mg
10.15%
Vitamin B2:0.17mg
9.78%
Potassium:329.51mg
9.41%
Folate:36.69µg
9.17%
Zinc:1.1mg
7.36%
Vitamin E:0.94mg
6.3%
Vitamin K:5.46µg
5.2%
Vitamin B5:0.51mg
5.07%
Vitamin B12:0.14µg
2.25%
Vitamin D:0.28µg
1.86%
Vitamin A:81.82IU
1.64%