Bishop's Bread

[evening sun]

Bumping for the season, This is really good & easy to make, I made it a few years ago & I will do it again this year.

[fresnochili]

Originally Posted by NYC refugee

Here it is:

I never heard of this kind of bread, so thanks for the picture.
Is this something one would make instead of the popular fruitcake?

Is it more popular w/certain nationalities?

[Lodestar]

I think, fresno, it arose in Northern and Central Europe during Medieval times. I imagine the reference to Bishop indicates something only the wealthy or powerful could afford. Or something you would only serve if a Bishop were your guest indicating how special it was.

I found the recipe in a Lincoln, NE newspaper in the Seventies. Had always wanted something like fruitcake, colorful, to slice for my cookie tray. But nobody seemed to care for fruitcake. So when I found it I thought I'd give it a try.

Since, it has been a Christmas staple for us but the cost of the fruits and nuts these days is making it an expensive treat. Fortunately you can slice it very thin.

There are many, many variations.

"A fruitcake that doesn't suck."

[NYC refugee]

It tastes fresher to me than fruitcake without the over-sweet candied stuff and the heavy liquor flavor in some fruitcakes.

[fresnochili]

Originally Posted by Lodestar

I think, fresno, it arose in Northern and Central Europe during Medieval times. I imagine the reference to Bishop indicates something only the wealthy or powerful could afford. Or something you would only serve if a Bishop were your guest indicating how special it was.

I found the recipe in a Lincoln, NE newspaper in the Seventies. Had always wanted something like fruitcake, colorful, to slice for my cookie tray. But nobody seemed to care for fruitcake. So when I found it I thought I'd give it a try.

Since, it has been a Christmas staple for us but the cost of the fruits and nuts these days is making it an expensive treat. Fortunately you can slice it very thin.

There are many, many variations.

"A fruitcake that doesn't suck."

Thank you.
It does look tasty!

[countrylv22]

Originally Posted by Lodestar

I think, fresno, it arose in Northern and Central Europe during Medieval times. I imagine the reference to Bishop indicates something only the wealthy or powerful could afford. Or something you would only serve if a Bishop were your guest indicating how special it was.

I found the recipe in a Lincoln, NE newspaper in the Seventies. Had always wanted something like fruitcake, colorful, to slice for my cookie tray. But nobody seemed to care for fruitcake. So when I found it I thought I'd give it a try.

Since, it has been a Christmas staple for us but the cost of the fruits and nuts these days is making it an expensive treat. Fortunately you can slice it very thin.

There are many, many variations.

"A fruitcake that doesn't suck."

Dear L.

I love this thread! I also love your recipe.

My Dear mother made an amazing fruit cake, people actually enjoyed and asked for more
I wish I had her recipe....She started it months in advance.

Thanks so much!

COUNTRY