1 C. golden raisin and dried cherry mix, chopped

1/2 C. orange juice

4 C. all purpose flour

2/3 C. sugar

5 tsp. baking powder

1 Tbs. fennel seeds, crushed

3/4 tsp. salt

1/2 tsp. baking soda

1 C. half and half

2 eggs

Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Coat baking sheet with cooking spray. In microwave safe bowl, combine fruit mix and juice; microwave on high in 15 second intervals until hot.

In large bowl, mix flour with next six ingredients. Stir in half and half, 1 egg and fruit mixture until combined. On lightly floured surface, knead until dough forms. Shape into 6″ round loaf. Place on baking sheet. With knife, cut 1/2″ deep X into top. Beat remaining egg; brush over dough.

Bake 50-55 minutes or until loaf sounds hollow when tapped. Transfer to rack; cool.

Serves 12

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