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Chunky Fruit and Nut Quick Bread
Chunky Fruit and Nut Quick Bread blends a variety of chopped dried fruits and mixed nuts into a mixture of all-purpose and buckwheat flours for a hearty loaf. Flavored optionally with almond extract and sweetened using golden syrup, this bread is rich in texture and flavor, with a slightly dense crumb and crunchy bits throughout.
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
45 mins
Total Time
1 hr 5 mins
Servings:
12
Calories:
258 kcal
Course:
Breakfast
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 3 egg large
- 1 teaspoon almond extract optional
- 1/4 cup golden syrup or maple syrup
- 1/4 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup buckwheat flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 2 cups nuts I used walnuts, hazelnuts, pecans, cashews, almonds and pistachios and pumpkin seed kernels, chopped
- 2 cups dried fruit I used figs, apricots, cherries, currents, apples and peaches, chopped
Instructions
- Set the oven to 350F
- Spray a standard loaf pan with cooking spray. I like to line it with parchment paper so that I can lift it out after baking for easy slicing. That's optional.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk the eggs, extract, syrup and buttermilk together until well blended.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flours, salt, baking soda, and baking powder. Toss in the fruits and nuts, and add to the wet ingredients. Mix well. The batter will be stiff, but if it seems too stiff, add in a little more buttermilk.
- Turn the dough into the pan and smooth it out evenly.
- Bake for about 45-50 minutes, until it is golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
- The bread is best eaten toasted, with butter. Keep the cooled loaf well wrapped in plastic.
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Notes
- For a paleo variation, try a dedicated Paleo Fruit and Nut Breakfast Bread recipe.
- Using parchment paper to line the loaf pan helps lift the bread easily for slicing.
- The bread is best enjoyed toasted with butter to enhance its nutty and fruity flavors.
- Store the cooled loaf well wrapped in plastic to maintain freshness.
Nutrition Information
Calories
258kcal
(13%)
Carbohydrates
28g
(9%)
Protein
7g
(14%)
Fat
14g
(22%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
10g
(59%)
Monounsaturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Trans Fat
0.004g
(0%)
Cholesterol
41mg
(14%)
Sodium
166mg
(7%)
Potassium
239mg
(5%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
10g
(20%)
Vitamin A
72IU
(1%)
Vitamin C
0.3mg
(0%)
Calcium
55mg
(6%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 258
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 258kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 28g | 9% |
| Protein | 7g | 14% |
| Fat | 14g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 10g | 59% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 0.004g | 0% |
| Cholesterol | 41mg | 14% |
| Sodium | 166mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 239mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 10g | 20% |
| Vitamin A | 72IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.3mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 55mg | 6% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.