Fruit Bread Twists

Name: Fruit Bread Twists
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 2 loaves.
Ingredients: 1 loaf (1 pound) frozen white bread dough, thawed; 1 loaf (1 pound) frozen whole wheat bread dough, thawed; 1/2 cup sugar; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1 package (8 ounces) mixed dried fruit, chopped; GLAZE:; 1 cup confectioners' sugar; 1 tablespoon water; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

"My husband loves this fruit-filled bread, so I fix it for him often," shares Sandra Hessler of Caro, Michigan. It's easy to prepare with frozen white and wheat bread dough, yet it's lovely enough for a special occasion.

Ingredients

1 loaf (1 pound) frozen white bread dough, thawed
1 loaf (1 pound) frozen whole wheat bread dough, thawed
1/2 cup sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 package (8 ounces) mixed dried fruit, chopped
GLAZE:
1 cup confectioners' sugar
1 tablespoon water
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions

Cut each loaf of bread dough in half lengthwise. Roll each portion into an 18x5-in. rectangle. Brush lightly with water. Combine sugar and cinnamon; sprinkle over dough. Sprinkle with fruit. Roll up each rectangle, jelly-roll style, starting with a long side.
For each loaf, twist one white and one wheat rope together, pinching ends to seal. Place on greased baking sheets. Cover with plastic wrap coated with cooking spray; let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 30 minutes.
Remove plastic wrap. Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from pans to cool on wire racks. Combine glaze ingredients; drizzle over loaves.