Christmas Batter Bread

• 2 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast
• 2-1/2 cups warm water (110u0b0 to 115u0b0)
• 1/4 cup butter, softened
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
• 5-3/4 to 6-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup chopped candied fruit
• 1/2 cup raisins
• 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
• 1 cup confectioners' sugar
• 1 to 2 tablespoons milk

1. In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add the butter, sugar, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves and 3 cups flour. Beat on medium speed for 2 minutes. Add enough remaining flour to form a firm batter. Stir in candied fruit, raisins and nuts. Do not knead. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 30 minutes.
2. Stir dough down. Transfer to two greased 9x5-in. loaf pans. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 40 minutes.
3. Bake at 375u0b0 for 40-45 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool. Combine confectioners' sugar and enough milk to achieve desired consistence; drizzle over bread.

active dry yeast, water, butter, sugar, salt, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, ground cloves, flour, candied fruit, raisins, walnuts, sugar, milk

Taken from www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/christmas-batter-bread/ (may not work)