Description
Valentine’s Day Sweet Soft Cherry Bread is a delightful fusion of fluffy bread and juicy cherries, creating an irresistible treat that’s perfect for sharing with loved ones or indulging on your own. The sweet aroma fills your kitchen, making every moment special. Ideal for romantic breakfasts or cozy brunches, this cherry-infused bread is sure to impress.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 ¼ tsp active dry yeast (1 packet)
- 1 cup warm milk (110°F)
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 large eggs
- 2 cups fresh cherries, pitted and halved
Instructions
- Warm the milk until lukewarm, then mix it with active dry yeast in a bowl. Let sit for 5 minutes until frothy.
- Add sugar, melted butter, eggs, and half of the flour to the yeast mixture. Stir until combined.
- Gradually incorporate the remaining flour to form a dough.
- Knead on a floured surface for about 10 minutes until smooth. Place in a greased bowl and cover to rise until doubled in size (about 1 hour).
- Punch down the dough and gently fold in cherries.
- Shape into a loaf and place in greased baking pans. Allow to rise again until doubled (30 minutes).
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (50g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg