Christmas Dulce de Leche Bread 

By CARMYN ANDERSON 

Staff Writer 

Prep: 20 minutes 

Cook: 35 minutes 

Ingredients:

• 5 cans of 14 ounces of Nestle La Lechera Dulce de Leche 
• 2 cups of flour
• ⅓ cup of chopped candied assorted fruits 
• ⅓ cup of raisins 
• ¼ cup of chopped almonds
• 2 ½ cups of butter or one stick of butter
• ½ teaspoon of grated orange peel 
• ½ teaspoon of anise seed
• ¼ teaspoon of ground cloves 
• ¼ teaspoon of salt 
• 4 large eggs 
• ½ cup of evaporated low-fat milk
• 2 ½ teaspoons of baking powder 
• One teaspoon of ground cinnamon 

Steps : 

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees 
2. Combine flour, candied fruits, raisins, nuts, baking powder, cinnamon, orange peel, anise cloves, and salt in a medium bowl set aside 
3. Beat the dulce de leche and butter in a large mixer bowl until creamy. Add eggs one at a time. Gradually stir in the flour mixture until the milk is blended. Pour batter evenly into prepared cans. Place cans on a medium baking sheet 
4. Bake for 35 to 40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
5. Remove from the oven, let it cool, and dust with powdered sugar if you like.