Honey Fruit Bread

Instructions

1. 1

   Combine all ingredients up through 7 1/2 cups flour.

2. 2

   Knead 8−10 minutes, adding additional flour only as necessary, until the dough is smooth and elastic.

3. 3

   Place in an oiled bowl and cover with a towel or plastic wrap, let rest 20 minutes.

4. 4

   Dump the dough onto your lightly floured work surface, and stretch it out into a big rectangle.

5. 5

   Sprinkle the fruit and nuts onto the dough.

6. 6

   Fold both ends in to the middle, then fold top and bottom into the middle.

7. 7

   Knead until the fruit and nuts are distributed through the dough. If any pieces pop out, just knead them back in.

8. 8

   Place the dough in an oiled bowl, cover with a towel, and let rise 60 minutes, or until doubled.