Candied Fruit Bread
This version contains small amounts of a variety of nuts and candied fruits but is neither as dense with fruit nor as heavy as traditional fruit bread. Serve it without a sauce or lightly toasted.
Grease an 8×5-inch loaf tin thoroughly.
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
Beat eggs in a medium bowl.
Add milk and melted butter; mix well.
Sift together flour baking powder salt and cinnamon into a large mixing bowl.
Add sugar prepared fruits and nuts and mix well.
Add egg mixture to fruit and nut mixture stirring just enough to blend.
Pour batter into the greased loaf tin.
Let stand for 20 minutes.
Place pan in center of oven on middle rack.
Bake for 60 to 70 minutes.
Turn out on wire rack and allow to cool for several hours before slicing.