Recipes > No Knead Prune and Spice Bread Find A Store No Knead Prune and Spice Bread Studded with chewy prunes and warm spices, this easy no knead bread is perfect for breakfast. Yield 1 loaf Print Recipe Pin Recipe 0 Reviews Ingredients3 cups bread flour3 tablespoons granulated sugar1 1/2 teaspoons table salt1/4 tablespoon ground cinnamon1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg1/8 teaspoon cloves1 cup water (110-115°F)2 (0.25oz each) packages (14g) or 4 1/2 teaspoons Red Star Active Dry Yeast2 tablespoons shortening or butter, softened1 large egg1/2 cup unsweetened prunes (drained, chopped & cooked) InstructionsAdd flour, sugar, salt and spices to a mixing bowl; whisk to combine. Set aside. Add warm water and yeast to a stand mixer bowl; let sit 5 minutes. Add the shortening, egg, and ½ of the flour-mixture. Using a paddle attachment, beat 2 minutes on medium speed until smooth. Add the remaining flour mixture and prunes; mix on low speed until smooth, about 1 to 1½ minutes. Scrape down batter from sides of bowl. Cover; let rise in warm place until doubled, about 45 minutes. For hand mixing: following above steps, mix ingredients in large mixing bowl using a wooden spoon or dough whisk. Meanwhile grease one 5×9-inch OR 4½x8½-inch loaf pan.Beat down raised batter in about 25 strokes using a wooden spoon or dough whisk. Note that this is a thick, somewhat sticky batter. Spread evenly in the prepared pan. Tap pan on table to settle the batter. Cover; let rise only until edges of batter come to within 1-inch of top of large pan or reach top of smaller pan, about 30 minutes. Preheat oven to 375°F.Bake 40 to 50 minutes or until well browned on sides and top. Remove from pan and cool on rack. Brush with butter, if desired. NotesPhoto by Brandi Evans. Did you make this recipe? We want to see it! Tag @redstaryeast and use hashtag #redstaryeast
