Fruit Loaf, kneaded in TMX and baked in Bread Machine

[Greyhoundmum]

Hi ACW yes it turned out lovely, but I think I need to take more care when adding fruit in TMX it seems to clump together. I used the Lauke wholemeal bread mix, would definitely do it again this way.

I did notice the fruit begin to burn so i just covered with foil for the remainder of the cooking time

[achookwoman]

I often add the fruit by hand,

[cookie1]

I find that adding the fruit by hand you get a much more even distribution, although it does love to pop out everywhere.

[Greyhoundmum]

will try that for the next loaf. Love the taste and texture of this loaf, thanks

[Greyhoundmum]

Any tips on adding the fruit by hand evenly, do you use the sil mat???

[achookwoman]

Any tips on adding the fruit by hand evenly, do you use the sil mat???

Yes, always with all bread.  Just keep kneading and pushing the fruit in.  Finally form into a shape, push in any visible fruit, spray with water or brush with egg wash. If you are cooking in bread machine , cut a X in the top.

[Greyhoundmum]

the 300g of fruit in this recipe is loads of fruit !! i found that it was quite messy kneading it in as the fruit was flying everywhere!!!! but I as much happier with the result, the fruit is lovely and even throughout. too many poking out to push in so i covered the top with foil. I think next time i will substitute some of the fruit for nuts.  Why is it that some loaves cll for a tbs of oil and others no oil?

[Greyhoundmum]

Forgot to add, this is now my favorite fruit loaf that I have tried.  I use Lauke wholemeal mix.

[cookie1]

We love this too. Don't know about the oil. Some of the fruit that jumps out kind of finds it way to my mouth. I used some crystalised cumquats last time and dried cherries.

[achookwoman]

Forgot to add, this is now my favorite fruit loaf that I have tried.  I use Lauke wholemeal mix.

I think that the oil helps  keep the loaf ' fresh'.  Glad you and Cookie like this loaf.  I like it also.  
Today Bakers Delight had Hot X Buns for sale.  $ 1.30 each.  Lots of spice and a sultana here and there.

[cookie1]

Home made is best.

[BeezeeBee]

Thanks JD, for pointing me to this thread.

This one looks good too, Chookie. Can't wait to try the recipes out! If only the kids would stop "bugging" me, and let me cook in peace