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Bishop's Bread (I Am This Using to Test Stuff)
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Test your baking skills with this intriguing Bishop's Bread, a European-style fruit and nut loaf perfect for special occasions. This elegant creation combines almonds, raisins, and chocolate with a delicately sweet batter for a sophisticated teatime treat. The unusual baking method—a slow, low-temperature bake—creates a uniquely dense yet tender texture. Finished with a dusting of confectioner's sugar, it's as beautiful as it is delicious.
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Ingredients
5 eggs, separated
1/4 tsp. salt
1-1/4 cups sugar
6 oz. blanched, slivered almonds
1 cup seedless raisins
1/2 cup mixed fruit peel or citron
3 squares unsweetened chocolate, coarsely shaved
1-3/4 cups sifted flour 

Directions
Beat egg yolks until light and foamy.
Add salt and gradually beat in the sugar.
Continue to beat until mixture is thick and pale in color.
Add almonds, raisins, peel and chocolate and fold in the egg whites, stiffly beaten.
Fold in the flour.
Turn mixture into a greased spring-form pan or loaf pan and bake in a 
250 degree oven for 2 hours, or until loaf tests 
done.
Remove from pan to cool on cake rack.
Serve sprinkled with confectioner's sugar.
Servings
Makes 1 large loaf (10-12 servings)
Nutrition Facts
Nutrition Per Serving - Calories: 280; Total Fat: 12g (Saturated Fat: 3g); Cholesterol: 85mg; Sodium: 95mg; Total Carbohydrates: 40g (Dietary Fiber: 3g, Sugars: 26g); Protein: 7g
*Nutrition information is provided as a general estimate only. Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients, and is based on available nutrient data. Variations may occur based on ingredient brands and preparation methods.
💬 Uncle Dave says... Yes, test it! We are testing some new stuff with this recipe. And you are correct: none of the images have anything to do with bread. But they are some pretty awesome AI images!
🧑‍🍳 The Cook:  Dave Ferguson 🔑 Keywords: bread, almonds, raisins, chocolate, Wheat, Chex®
🗂️ Categories: 🍞 Bread
📚 Cookbooks: The Gussie Files, The TFR Cookbook
Bishop's Bread (I Am This Using to Test Stuff) was added on January 30, 2022 and last updated on May 30, 2025.
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