Apple Cider Cranberry Bread
"Real apple cider, fresh fruit, and nuts make this scrumptious bread perfect for autumn or anytime. Our Apple Cider Cranberry Bread will look beautiful in your holiday bread basket, too!..."
INGREDIENTS
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DOUGH:
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4 1/2 teaspoons Fleischmann's Rapid Rise Yeast
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1 cup warm water
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1/2 cup granulated sugar, divided
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2 large eggs
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1 cup apple cider
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1 tablespoon salt
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1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
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1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
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6 to 6-1/4 cups bread flour, divided (we used King Arthur)
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FILLING:
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1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
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1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
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1/2 teaspoon freshly grated lemon peel
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1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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1 2/3 cups peeled, cored, and chopped Jonathan apple
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3/4 cup sweetened dried cranberries, chopped
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3/4 cup toasted pecans, chopped
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GLAZE:
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2 cups confectioners' sugar
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1/2 teaspoon fresh lemon zest
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1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
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1/4 cup apple cider
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