Fruit Loaf, kneaded in TMX and baked in Bread Machine

[achookwoman]

The good thing about this process is that it is so predictable. Knead the dough in the TMX, let it rise to double, form into loaf and let rest in Bread Machine Bucket for 15 mins. and then bake in Bread Machine for 1 hour and 10 mins. How easy is that!!!!

500g Bread Flour,(I used Laucke , no need for sugar or salt). Add a teaspoon of each if plain bread flour is used.
3 teaspoons of dried yeast.
2 teaspoons of each of cinnamon and mixed spice.
1 teaspoon of nutmeg.
300g. of warm milk
1 egg
300g mixed dried fruit. ( I used Apricots, Sultanas, Dried Cherries, Cranberries and mixed peel,that I made )

DO.

Weigh fruit and cut Apricots into 3. Set aside with other dried fruit.
Weigh flour into bowl and add spices and yeast.
Warm milk and beat into it egg, then pour into bowl.
Knead for 3 mins.
Add fruit and knead for a further 1 min.
Leave in bowl to double.
Remove from bowl and form into an oval shape that will fit into Bread Machine Bucket.( I line bucket with a silicon sheet cut to fit. I REMOVE PADDLE
Rest in bucket for 15 mins.
Spray with water or brush with egg wash. Cut cross in the top of dough to allow for an even rise.
Place into Bread Machine and set timer to bake for 1 hour and 10 mins.
Remove from machine and stand for 5 mins, then cool on wire rack.

Notes. You may add honey or sugar to bread mix for a sweeter loaf.
Could add walnuts, or any combination of fruit.
Posted by elizabeth at 10:40 PM

[judydawn]

Wonderful Chookie, there is no stopping you.  I wonder if that chap I gave my bread machine to would give it back 

[achookwoman]

Wonderful Chookie, there is no stopping you.  I wonder if that chap I gave my bread machine to would give it back 

Maybe you could borrow it for a while.

[judydawn]

No then he would want to give it back permanently if he thought I needed it.  I picked it up at a garage sale for $10, didn't really need it back then and only used it twice, both times unsuccessfully.  This chap has gone through a couple of bread machines over the years as he uses it almost daily so I gave it to him knowing it would be appreciated.  DD had one but I think she gave it to her MIL who probably doesn't use it either so I might test the ground there and see what happens.  Just would be so good for summer although I am a roll person moreso than a bread maker.

[djinni373]

I wonder if that chap I gave my bread machine to would give it back 

LOL Judy

Thanks for this recipe Chookie. It looks great. (Unlike my most recent effort in the breadmaker . Very ordinary Orange & cranberry bread. It was OK toasted with lashings of butter, but wouldn't recommend it.)

[cookie1]

What sort of bread machine do you have Chookie?

[achookwoman]

Cookie,  I have a Panasonic 206.   It is quite old and I was having trouble with the loaf sticking to the blade so I had given up using it.
This time ,  with the TMX bread,  I have cut a silicone sheet to fit over the shaft.  This has proved to be very successful. Also, while i was trying to work out the length of time necessary for the different loaves,  after 1 hour I stuck a thermometer in the loaf to test for 'doneness'.(Andi mentioned this and Dan Lepard also) Why I mention this ,  is that if a different machine is being used,  then the baking time will probably be different.  The temp. should reach 200o Fehrenheit for the bread to be cooked. 
With cake I have found the usual testing with a bamboo skewer best.  The other 'trick'  I have experimented with is to cut a deep cross in the dough before placing in the machine.  This provides an even rise on the top.
The fruit loaf is superior to any bought loaf,  and cooking in the bread machine is easier than in the oven where you have to keep an eye on it.
Cookie if you have a bread machine of a different make just adapt a basic mix that you use in the machine keeping the same weight in flour and liquid,  ( I used the NO Fuss proportions ,  800 to 820g in total )
It is well worth a try.

[Bedlam]

Thanks for all your experimenting chookie, when I find my bread machine I intend having a go. ( put away somewhere when I got Thermie!)

[cookie1]

I have a panasonic Chookie so will follow your instructions and have a go. I'll have to dig it out of the depths. I follow Andie's great suggestions using a thermometer for my cakes etc and will now do so for breads. It's been good for cakes.

[achookwoman]

Cookie,  what temp.  for cakes ?

[cookie1]

Mine is a Panasonic SD 251. It has a bake only option for cakes. It says remove the kneading blade and select the bake only option. It also says to line the pan. We'll see what happens.

[dede]

I made a couple of loafs in my Sunbeam bread maker and removed the blade. They turned out perfect and were demolished in one sitting. I am so glad I didn't sell my Bread maker now. Will be very handy. And I have been after a nice fruit loaf recipe to do in the bread maker so will give this one a go. Thanks ACW.

[achookwoman]

good luck Cookie,  let us know how you go.

Dede,  that is great.   You should be fine with the fruit loaf.  Just use whatever dried fruit you like. You will notice that I haven't added any extra sugar,  but then this is to our own taste.  Cutting a cross in the dough before putting in the machine does seem to produce a more even top.   The ones in the photo i posted were NOT cut.

[Bedlam]

Found it! I have a Breville and it has bake only. Now to find time !

[achookwoman]

Go for it Bedlem as it uses less time than making it in the oven.   You have a complete hour when you can do other things.  When I cook bread in the oven I seem to watch it a fair bit and also turn it around 1/2 way through.