""My sister is raising two little girls but always makes time to bake homemade bread," writes Sandy Vias, San Leandro, California. "They like this loaf best. It's studded with fruit and nuts, and terrific toasted and spread with butter...."
INGREDIENTS
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1 cup plus 2 tablespoons water (70° to 80°)
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1 egg
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3 tablespoons butter, softened
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1/4 cup packed brown sugar
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1-1/2 teaspoons salt
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1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
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Dash allspice
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3-3/4 cups plus 1 tablespoon bread flour
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2 teaspoons active dry yeast
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1 cup dried fruit (dried cherries, cranberries and/or raisins)
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1/3 cup chopped pecans