Yule Bread Recipe

Ingredients

• All-purpose flour 4 cups (480 g) Sifted
• Granulated sugar 1/2 cup (100 g)
• Baking powder 2 tsp
• Ground cinnamon 1 1/2 tsp
• Ground nutmeg 1 tsp
• Ground cloves 1/2 tsp
• Salt 1/2 tsp
• Chopped nuts (walnuts or pecans) 1 cup (120 g) Optional but recommended
• Dried fruits (raisins, cranberries) 1 cup (150 g) Roughly chopped
• 2 large eggs, beaten
• 1 cup (240 ml) whole milk, warm to the touch
• 1/4 cup (60 ml) honey for natural sweetness
• 1/4 cup (60 ml) unsalted butter, melted and cooled
• 1 tsp vanilla extract for enhanced aroma
• Orange zest (1 tbsp) for a bright citrus note
• Chopped dark chocolate (1/2 cup) to add richness
• Slivered almonds for an elegant crunchy topping
• Powdered sugar dusting after baking to mimic snow