Hand-Held Mixer Method Combine dry mixture and warmed liquids in mixing bowl on low speed. Beat 2 to 3 minutes on medium speed. Add eggs; beat 1 minute. By hand, stir in enough remaining bread flour to make a soft dough. Knead on floured surface about 3 minutes; add fruit and nuts and continue kneading until the they are evenly distributed and dough is smooth and elastic, about 5 minutes. Use additional bread flour if necessary.
Stand mixer Method Combine dry mixture and liquid ingredients in mixer bowl with paddle or beaters for 4 minutes on medium speed. Add eggs; beat 1 minute. Gradually add remaining bread flour and knead with dough hook(s) 3 to 5 minutes. Add fruit and nuts; continue kneading until they are evenly distributed and dough cleans sides of mixer bowl.
Food Processor Method Place dry mixture in processing bowl with steel blade. While motor is running, add all liquid ingredients. Process until mixed. Continue processing, adding bread flour until dough forms a ball. Add fruit and nuts; pulse just until mixed.
