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Orange, lemon and cherry bread

Name: Orange, lemon and cherry bread
Yield: 1 loaf, about 16 slices
Cuisine: International
Ingredients: 500 g Strong white bread flour; 325 g Water At room temperature.; 10 g Fine salt; 7 g Instant dried yeast; 40 g Unsalted butter Softened.; 20 g Flour for shaping Use sparingly.; 30 g Caster sugar; 12 g Finely grated orange zest Coloured peel only, no white pith.; 4 g Finely grated lemon zest Coloured peel only, no white pith.; 75 g Soft dried sour cherries Ready-to-eat, pitted; halve large pieces. No added alcohol.

Makes: 1 loaf, about 16 slices
Heat: 200°C conventional
Baking time: 35–45 min
Cuisine / style: International

International · Enriched fruit bread

Orange, lemon and cherry bread

A two-strand bread scented with orange and lemon zest, with soft dried sour cherries through the crumb. It is lightly enriched with butter.

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Ingredients

Group	Ingredient	Amount	Preparation
Dough	Strong white bread flour	500 g
Dough	Water	325 g	At room temperature.
Dough	Fine salt	10 g
Dough	Instant dried yeast	7 g
Dough	Unsalted butter	40 g	Softened.
Handling	Flour for shaping	20 g	Use sparingly.
Dough	Caster sugar	30 g
Dough	Finely grated orange zest	12 g	Coloured peel only, no white pith.
Dough	Finely grated lemon zest	4 g	Coloured peel only, no white pith.
Inclusions	Soft dried sour cherries	75 g	Ready-to-eat, pitted; halve large pieces. No added alcohol.

Tools & alternatives

Utensil checklist

Tick the tools you have ready. Choose the recommended tool or its workaround; keep the specified pan size and heat rating.

Recommended Tools Regular Baker	Casual Baker Workarounds Hacks
Digital kitchen scale	Borrow a suitable scale for the gram amounts. Use measuring cups only where a volume is provided; fluff flour, spoon it in and level without packing.
Bowl and cover	Use a clean food-safe bowl with enough headroom for mixing or rising. For whipped whites, keep it free of grease.
Bench scraper	Use a firm food-safe spatula for lifting dough, or a kitchen knife for dividing it. Avoid sharp edges on nonstick surfaces.
Stand mixer with dough hook	Use a large bowl, sturdy spoon and hand kneading. Follow the dough’s smoothness and stretch cues; it may take longer.
Baking tray	Use an existing pan of the same dimensions, depth and material where possible. A different size changes thickness and cooking time; do not fill a smaller pan with the full batch.
30×40 cm	Use the equivalent utensil you already own, matching its size, material and heat rating to the method.
Baking paper	Use the equivalent utensil you already own, matching its size, material and heat rating to the method.
Sharp knife	A clean, sharp kitchen knife is enough; use a serrated knife where the method calls for one.
Food thermometer — internal doneness	A basic digital food thermometer is enough for internal doneness. No thermometer is needed just to bring ingredients to room temperature.
Foil if needed	Use the equivalent utensil you already own, matching its size, material and heat rating to the method.
Oven gloves	Use the equivalent utensil you already own, matching its size, material and heat rating to the method.
Cooling rack	Set a clean, cool wire trivet over a tray. Let air reach underneath; a flat plate can trap steam.

Timing & recipe details

Time & temperature

Baking temperature: 200°C conventional
Baking time: 35–45 min

Makes: 1 loaf, about 16 slices
Heat: 200°C conventional
Plan for: 340 min total; 40 min active

Method

01 · Measure and prepare the separate additions
5–10 min
Use: Finely grated orange zest; Finely grated lemon zest; Soft dried sour cherries
Wash and dry the citrus fruit, then weigh the finely grated coloured zest. Check the soft dried cherries for stones and halve any large pieces.
Ready when: The additions are measured and ready, with no stems, stones or unwanted surface liquid.
01 Orange, lemon and cherry breadPrepare the citrus zest and cherries.
02 · Mix and develop the dough
11–14 min
Use: Strong white bread flour; Water; Fine salt; Instant dried yeast; Unsalted butter; Caster sugar; Finely grated orange zest; Finely grated lemon zest
Mix the dough flour, water, salt, yeast, softened butter, sugar and both zests. Knead by hand or with a dough hook at the machine’s recommended speed for 8–10 minutes after the flour is moistened.
Ready when: The dough is cohesive, soft and elastic; it stretches before tearing.
02 Orange, lemon and cherry breadKnead until the dough is elastic.
03 · Let the dough rise
60–90 min
Use:
Cover the bowl and leave at 22–24°C for 60–90 minutes.
Ready when: The dough is visibly aerated and approximately doubled in volume.
03 Orange, lemon and cherry breadLet the dough rise until airy.
04 · Fold in the reserved additions
3–5 min
Use: Soft dried sour cherries
Gently spread the dough into a thick rectangle. Scatter the dried cherries over it, fold the edges inward and knead lightly just until the fruit is evenly distributed.
Ready when: The additions are distributed without large clumps.
04 Orange, lemon and cherry breadFold in the dried cherries.
05 · Shape the two-strand braid
7–12 min
Use: Flour for shaping
Line a 30×40 cm tray with baking paper. Use the shaping flour sparingly. Divide the dough into two equal pieces, about 502 g each, and roll into 35 cm ropes. Cross them over one another to make a loose two-strand twist. Pinch the ends and tuck them underneath, then place on the tray.
Ready when: The dough holds its shape and the additions are mostly enclosed.
05 Orange, lemon and cherry breadMake one loose two-strand twist.
06 · Proof and heat the oven
45–75 min
Use:
Cover loosely and leave at 22–24°C for 45–75 minutes. Heat the oven to 200°C conventional during the final 20 minutes.
Ready when: The dough is puffy and a light fingertip dent recovers slowly.
06 Orange, lemon and cherry breadProof until the twist is puffy.
07 · Bake until the bread centre is set
35–45 min
Use:
Bake for 35–45 minutes. Cover loosely with foil if the top colours before the centre is cooked. Probe the bread in a thick section, avoiding fruit.
Ready when: The base is firm and browned, and the bread centre reaches about 95°C.
07 Orange, lemon and cherry breadBake until the bread centre is set.
08 · Cool fully before slicing
90 min
Use:
Move to a rack and cool for at least 90 minutes. Slice only when the centre is cool.
Ready when: The crumb is set.
08 Orange, lemon and cherry breadCool fully before slicing.

What to look for

Stage	Look / feel for	Needs attention
Measure and prepare the separate additions	The additions are measured and ready, with no stems, stones or unwanted surface liquid.
Mix and develop the dough	The dough is cohesive, soft and elastic; it stretches before tearing.
Let the dough rise	The dough is visibly aerated and approximately doubled in volume.
Fold in the reserved additions	The additions are distributed without large clumps.
Shape the two-strand braid	The dough holds its shape and the additions are mostly enclosed.
Proof and heat the oven	The dough is puffy and a light fingertip dent recovers slowly.
Bake until the bread centre is set	The base is firm and browned, and the bread centre reaches about 95°C.
Cool fully before slicing	The crumb is set.

Troubleshooting

If you see this	Likely cause	What to do now	Next time
The additions break down during mixing.	The dough was kneaded strongly after adding the fruit or flakes.	Stop mixing once evenly distributed and use a scraper for handling.	Develop the dough first and fold the additions in gently.
The crust colours before the centre is cooked.	Exposed fruit, chocolate or nuts brown quickly.	Cover loosely with foil and continue to the bread-centre and firm-base cues.	Check from the lower stated bake time and keep most additions inside the dough.

Storage: Wrap once fully cool and keep in a cool dry place for up to 3 days. Freeze slices for up to 2 months. Toast slices that have firmed.; Contains: wheat, milk, sulphites if present in the fruit.; This Nepedia version has not been kitchen-tested.

Ingredient choices & substitutions

No brand is specified.

Match the ingredient’s function and weight. See the flour, gluten, yeast and salt guide.

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Cook / recipe	Use	What differs

The working ingredients and method form one recipe. Different formulas are compared without averaging their quantities or rise schedules.

Two slices beside the shortened twist show its cherry-studded crumb. — Orange, lemon and cherry bread.

Recipe

Orange, lemon and cherry bread

A two-strand bread scented with orange and lemon zest, with soft dried sour cherries through the crumb. It is lightly enriched with butter.

Include step photos when printing

Ingredients

Group	Ingredient	Amount	Preparation
Dough	Strong white bread flour	500 g
Dough	Water	325 g	At room temperature.
Dough	Fine salt	10 g
Dough	Instant dried yeast	7 g
Dough	Unsalted butter	40 g	Softened.
Handling	Flour for shaping	20 g	Use sparingly.
Dough	Caster sugar	30 g
Dough	Finely grated orange zest	12 g	Coloured peel only, no white pith.
Dough	Finely grated lemon zest	4 g	Coloured peel only, no white pith.
Inclusions	Soft dried sour cherries	75 g	Ready-to-eat, pitted; halve large pieces. No added alcohol.

Tools & alternatives

Utensil checklist

Tick the tools you have ready. Choose the recommended tool or its workaround; keep the specified pan size and heat rating.

Recommended Tools Regular Baker	Casual Baker Workarounds Hacks
Digital kitchen scale	Borrow a suitable scale for the gram amounts. Use measuring cups only where a volume is provided; fluff flour, spoon it in and level without packing.
Bowl and cover	Use a clean food-safe bowl with enough headroom for mixing or rising. For whipped whites, keep it free of grease.
Bench scraper	Use a firm food-safe spatula for lifting dough, or a kitchen knife for dividing it. Avoid sharp edges on nonstick surfaces.
Stand mixer with dough hook	Use a large bowl, sturdy spoon and hand kneading. Follow the dough’s smoothness and stretch cues; it may take longer.
Baking tray	Use an existing pan of the same dimensions, depth and material where possible. A different size changes thickness and cooking time; do not fill a smaller pan with the full batch.
30×40 cm	Use the equivalent utensil you already own, matching its size, material and heat rating to the method.
Baking paper	Use the equivalent utensil you already own, matching its size, material and heat rating to the method.
Sharp knife	A clean, sharp kitchen knife is enough; use a serrated knife where the method calls for one.
Food thermometer — internal doneness	A basic digital food thermometer is enough for internal doneness. No thermometer is needed just to bring ingredients to room temperature.
Foil if needed	Use the equivalent utensil you already own, matching its size, material and heat rating to the method.
Oven gloves	Use the equivalent utensil you already own, matching its size, material and heat rating to the method.
Cooling rack	Set a clean, cool wire trivet over a tray. Let air reach underneath; a flat plate can trap steam.

Timing & recipe details

Makes: 1 loaf, about 16 slices
Heat: 200°C conventional
Allow: 340 min total; 40 min active

How do I make it?

Measure and prepare the separate additions
5–10 min
Wash and dry the citrus fruit, then weigh the finely grated coloured zest. Check the soft dried cherries for stones and halve any large pieces.
Prepare the citrus zest and cherries.
Ready when: The additions are measured and ready, with no stems, stones or unwanted surface liquid.
Mix and develop the dough
11–14 min
Mix the dough flour, water, salt, yeast, softened butter, sugar and both zests. Knead by hand or with a dough hook at the machine’s recommended speed for 8–10 minutes after the flour is moistened.
Knead until the dough is elastic.
Ready when: The dough is cohesive, soft and elastic; it stretches before tearing.
Let the dough rise
60–90 min
Cover the bowl and leave at 22–24°C for 60–90 minutes.
Let the dough rise until airy.
Ready when: The dough is visibly aerated and approximately doubled in volume.
Fold in the reserved additions
3–5 min
Gently spread the dough into a thick rectangle. Scatter the dried cherries over it, fold the edges inward and knead lightly just until the fruit is evenly distributed.
Fold in the dried cherries.
Ready when: The additions are distributed without large clumps.
Shape the two-strand braid
7–12 min
Line a 30×40 cm tray with baking paper. Use the shaping flour sparingly. Divide the dough into two equal pieces, about 502 g each, and roll into 35 cm ropes. Cross them over one another to make a loose two-strand twist. Pinch the ends and tuck them underneath, then place on the tray.
Make one loose two-strand twist.
Ready when: The dough holds its shape and the additions are mostly enclosed.
Proof and heat the oven
45–75 min
Cover loosely and leave at 22–24°C for 45–75 minutes. Heat the oven to 200°C conventional during the final 20 minutes.
Proof until the twist is puffy.
Ready when: The dough is puffy and a light fingertip dent recovers slowly.
Bake until the bread centre is set
35–45 min
Bake for 35–45 minutes. Cover loosely with foil if the top colours before the centre is cooked. Probe the bread in a thick section, avoiding fruit.
Bake until the bread centre is set.
Ready when: The base is firm and browned, and the bread centre reaches about 95°C.
Cool fully before slicing
90 min
Move to a rack and cool for at least 90 minutes. Slice only when the centre is cool.
Cool fully before slicing.
Ready when: The crumb is set.

What can go wrong, and how can I fix it?

What you notice	Likely cause	What to do
The additions break down during mixing.	The dough was kneaded strongly after adding the fruit or flakes.	Stop mixing once evenly distributed and use a scraper for handling. Develop the dough first and fold the additions in gently.
The crust colours before the centre is cooked.	Exposed fruit, chocolate or nuts brown quickly.	Cover loosely with foil and continue to the bread-centre and firm-base cues. Check from the lower stated bake time and keep most additions inside the dough.

Useful recipe notes

Storage: Wrap once fully cool and keep in a cool dry place for up to 3 days. Freeze slices for up to 2 months. Toast slices that have firmed.

Contains: wheat, milk, sulphites if present in the fruit.

This Nepedia version has not been kitchen-tested.

See the detailed method and ratios in , or follow ingredients through the .

Ingredient proportions & recipe details

Orange, lemon and cherry bread at a glance

Makes: 1 loaf, about 16 slices
Heat: 200°C conventional
Baking time: 35–45 min
Cuisine / style: International
Leavening: Yeast
Bulk fermentation (including folding): 60–90 min · The dough is visibly aerated and approximately doubled in volume.

How do the ingredient proportions compare?

Percentages compare each listed weight with the combined flour weight (100%). These are ingredient ratios, not dough hydration; milk, eggs and fillings contain other ingredients as well as water.

Formula component	Grams	Flour = 100%
Strong white bread flour	500 g	100%
Water	325 g	65%
Fine salt	10 g	2%
Instant dried yeast	7 g	1.4%
Unsalted butter	40 g	8%
Caster sugar	30 g	6%
Finely grated orange zest	12 g	2.4%
Finely grated lemon zest	4 g	0.8%
Soft dried sour cherries	75 g	15%

Method

01 · Measure and prepare the separate additions

02 · Mix and develop the dough

03 · Let the dough rise

04 · Fold in the reserved additions

05 · Shape the two-strand braid

06 · Proof and heat the oven

07 · Bake until the bread centre is set

08 · Cool fully before slicing

What to look for

Troubleshooting

How do I make it?

Measure and prepare the separate additions

Mix and develop the dough

Let the dough rise

Fold in the reserved additions

Shape the two-strand braid

Proof and heat the oven

Bake until the bread centre is set

Cool fully before slicing

What can go wrong, and how can I fix it?

Orange, lemon and cherry bread at a glance