Bishop's loaf: Fragrant and delicious recipe for a festive treat

Name: Bishop's loaf: Fragrant and delicious recipe for a festive treat
Prep time: 60 min
Cook time: 60 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: 260 g semi-coarse flour; a pinch of salt; 1 tablespoon baking powder; 3 eggs; 225 g sugar; 120 ml vegetable oil; 240 ml milk; 1 tablespoon vanilla extract; 1 apple (diced); grated zest of 1 lemon; ½ teaspoon lemon juice; 50 g raisins; 50 g candied fruit; 30 g walnuts (chopped); 1 tablespoon wheat flour; 100 g granulated sugar; a little milk; candied fruit to taste; chopped nuts to taste

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Easy to prepare
8 portions
60 minutes
Jan, 21. 12. 2025

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Bishop's loaf: Fragrant and delicious recipe for a festive treat

Bishop’s loaf is a simple and exceptionally tasty dessert that will fill your home with fragrance. Thanks to raisins, candied fruit and walnuts it gains a unique flavor and texture. It is perfect with tea or coffee and is ideal for festive moments with family.

For 8 portions

Ingredients

For the batter:

260 g semi-coarse flour
a pinch of salt
1 tablespoon baking powder
3 eggs
225 g sugar
120 ml vegetable oil
240 ml milk
1 tablespoon vanilla extract

For the filling:

1 apple (diced)
grated zest of 1 lemon
½ teaspoon lemon juice
50 g raisins
50 g candied fruit
30 g walnuts (chopped)
1 tablespoon wheat flour

For the glaze:

100 g granulated sugar
a little milk

For decoration:

candied fruit to taste
chopped nuts to taste

Preparation procedure

Preparing the batter In a bowl, mix the flour, baking powder and a pinch of salt. In another bowl put the eggs, sugar, oil and whisk. Gradually add the milk and vanilla extract until you obtain a smooth mixture. Gradually add the liquid mixture to the flour and mix everything thoroughly to form a smooth batter.
Preparing the filling Cut the unpeeled apple into small cubes, add the lemon zest and juice. Fold in the raisins, chopped nuts, candied fruit and a tablespoon of flour so the ingredients bind together.
Layering and baking Grease and flour the pan for the bishop's loaf. Pour 1/3 of the batter, add part of the fruit mixture, then another layer of batter and the rest of the fruit. Finally pour over the last layer of batter. Bake in a preheated oven at 180 °C for about 40–45 minutes, until the surface is golden.
Glaze and decoration Mix the sugar with a little milk and heat briefly in the microwave. Pour the glaze over the cooled loaf and sprinkle with candied fruit and nuts.

Preparation time and number of servings

⏱ Total preparation time: 60 minutes

🥄 Number of servings: 8–10

Conclusion

This bishop’s loaf will charm you with its moist texture and rich flavor of dried fruit and nuts. It is a great dessert for a festive table or as a sweet treat with coffee. Try it and let yourself be carried away by its aroma!

Enjoy your meal! 🍰