Julekage (Danish Christmas Fruit Loaf)

Julekage is a traditional Danish Christmas bread that is often enjoyed with butter and a cup of coffee or tea during the holiday season.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 210 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 11.

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Julekage (Danish Christmas Fruit Loaf)

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: Danish Courses: Bakery, Breakfast, Snack Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 30 min Cook Time 60 min Rest Time 120 min Total Time 3 hrs 30 mins

Servings: 10 Calories: 2500

Best Season: Winter

Ingredients

Servings

• 3 cup All-purpose flour
• 1 cup Butter
• 1 cup Granulated sugar
• 2 Eggs
• 1 cup Milk
• 1 packet Active dry yeast
• 1 cup Raisins
• 1 cup Candied cherries
• 0.5 cup Almonds
• 1 teaspoon Cardamom
• 1 teaspoon Orange zest

Instructions

1. In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, and cardamom.
2. In a small saucepan, heat milk and butter until butter is melted. Remove from heat and let it cool slightly.
3. In a small bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water and let it sit for 5 minutes.
4. Add yeast mixture, eggs, and orange zest to the flour mixture. Mix well.
5. Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 5 minutes until smooth and elastic.
6. Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a clean kitchen towel, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.
7. Punch down the dough and knead in the raisins, candied cherries, and almonds.
8. Shape the dough into a loaf and place it in a greased loaf pan.
9. Cover with a clean kitchen towel and let it rise for another 1 hour.
10. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
11. Bake the Julekage for 50-60 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through.
12. Remove from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes.
13. Transfer to a wire rack and let it cool completely before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 10

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 250kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 10g16%

Total Carbohydrate 35g12%

Sugars 20g

Protein 4g8%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.