Sourdough Fruit Loaf (similar to Russian Easter Bread)

Russian Easter Bread is a traditional bread made and enjoyed at Easter.

We've made this bread using a healthy sourdough base and filled with fruit and spices. Finally, a soft lemon icing is poured over.

Let's get started.

You will need:

• 250 grams (8.82 oz) of flour
• 45 grams (1.59 oz) of sugar
• 25 grams (0.88 oz) of almonds
• 20 grams of crystallized ginger
• 1/4 teaspoon of turmeric
• 1/2 teaspoon of salt
• 100 mls of Sourdough Starter
• 60 grams (2.12 oz) of butter
• 30 grams (1.06 oz) of raisins
• 1 tablespoon of fresh ginger
• 2 teaspoons of wine (we used Apple Core Wine)
• 2 eggs

Put the flour, sugar, almonds, chopped crystallized ginger, turmeric and salt into a mixer bowl. Use a hand whisk to quickly whisk the dry ingredients together.

Add the sourdough starter into the bowl then prepare the raisin mix in the following step.

Place the fresh ginger and raisins in a bowl and add apple core wine and mix.

Give the dough a mix with the dough hook attached to your mixer. Then pour the raisin and ginger mix into the bowl and add the lightly beaten eggs. Allow to mix through.

Move your dough into a new bowl and cover with a damp tea-towel. Leave this in a warm place for over night for the ferment to work through.

Put the fermented dough into a tin and cook for 60 minutes or until lightly brown.

Now for the exciting bit. Make up a quick icing by combining some icing sugar with water and lemon juice. Mix until you have the desired consistency.

With delicious ginger infused in this loaf you'll enjoy it with a freshly brewed cup of tea or coffee.

I hope you enjoy.