Spiced Christmas Bread with Nuts (Recipe for Printing)
Celebrate December with this moist, aromatic loaf packed with familiar spices, dried fruit, and crunchy nuts. Ideal for Christmas brunch or gifting. Save & click.
# What You Need:
→ Dry Ingredients
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1 cup plus 2 tablespoons buckwheat flour
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1 cup almond flour
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1/4 cup coconut sugar
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1/4 cup rolled oats
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1/4 cup tapioca flour
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2 teaspoons baking powder
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1/2 teaspoon baking soda
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1/2 teaspoon sea salt
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2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
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1 1/2 teaspoons ground ginger
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1 1/2 teaspoons ground allspice
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1/2 teaspoon ground star anise
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1/2 teaspoon ground fennel seeds
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1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
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1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
→ Fruit and Nuts
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2 to 3 dates, pitted and chopped
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2 dried apricots, chopped
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2 dried plums, chopped
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2 tablespoons dried cranberries
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2 tablespoons raisins
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1/4 cup chopped pecans or walnuts
→ Wet Ingredients
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1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons almond milk
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3/4 cup apple puree
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1/4 cup maple syrup
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1 tablespoon melted coconut oil, plus additional for greasing
# How to Make It:
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Preheat the oven to 347°F (175°C) and lightly grease a loaf tin with melted coconut oil.
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In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the buckwheat flour, almond flour, coconut sugar, rolled oats, tapioca flour, baking powder, baking soda, sea salt, cinnamon, ginger, allspice, star anise, fennel seeds, nutmeg, and cloves until well combined.
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Add the chopped dates, apricots, plums, dried cranberries, raisins, and pecans to the flour mixture. Gently stir to distribute evenly.
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In a separate bowl, whisk together the almond milk, apple puree, maple syrup, and melted coconut oil until smooth.
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Pour the wet ingredients into the dry mixture. Stir gently with a spatula until fully incorporated, avoiding overmixing.
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Transfer the batter to the prepared loaf tin, smoothing the surface with a spatula. Bake in the preheated oven for 30 to 45 minutes until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
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Remove the bread from the oven and let it cool in the tin for 15 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely. Slice and serve at room temperature.
# Extra Tips:
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For even texture, chop dried fruits into uniform pieces and toss them in a small amount of flour before adding to the batter to prevent sinking.