Holiday Fruit-And-Nut Bread

Yield: 25 Servings
Categories: Breads
2cDried Apricots, snipped (1/2 pound)
1 1/2cDried Currants (1/4 pound)
1/2cDried Dates, snipped
1/2cPecans, chopped
1 1/4cWater
1/2cApricot Brandy -or- Unsweetened Apple Juice
1pk(or 1 tablespoon) Active Dry Yeast
1/4cWarm Water (110 to 115 degrees)
1/2cVegetable Oil
1/4cHoney
1/2tsGround Cinnamon
1/4tsGround Cloves
1cUnbleached Pastry Flour
2To 2-1/4 c Whole Wheat Flour
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