Braided Fruit Bread
A quick, buttery braided bread studded with dried fruit, perfect for breakfast or a snack. This simplified version uses store-bought dough to get you from fridge to table in about 20 minutes.
- Total time
- 25 min
- Servings
- 8
- Calories
- 220
- Protein
- 5g
Ingredients
- 1 lb refrigerated pizza dough
- 1 cup dried fruit mix (raisins, cranberries, apricots)
- 2 tbsp butter, melted
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tsp cinnamon
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 400°F. On a floured surface, roll the 1 lb pizza dough into a 12x8-inch rectangle.
- 2
Brush the dough with 1 tbsp melted butter, then sprinkle with 2 tbsp brown sugar, 1 tsp cinnamon, and 1 cup dried fruit, leaving a 1-inch border.
- 3
Cut the dough into 3 long strips, then braid the strips together, pinching the ends to seal. Transfer to a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- 4
Brush the braid with the remaining 1 tbsp melted butter and bake until golden brown and puffed, about 15-18 minutes.
- 5
Let cool for 5 minutes before slicing and serving warm.
Tools you’ll need
- rolling pin
- baking sheet
- parchment paper
- pastry brush
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