1. Place ingredients in bread pan, except nuts, raisins, citron, candied orange peel, and additional bread flour, using the least amount of liquid listed in the recipe. Select Light Crust setting and Raisin/Nut cycle. Press Start.
2. Observe the dough as it kneads. After 5 to 10 minutes, if it appears dry and stiff or if your machine sounds as if it’s straining to knead it, add more liquid 1 tablespoon at a time until dough forms a smooth, soft, pliable ball that is slightly tacky to the touch.
3. In a small bowl, toss together the nuts, raisins, candied fruits, and additional bread flour. Add to the bread pan at the beep.
4. After the baking cycle ends, remove bread from pan, place on cake rack, and allow to cool 1 hour before slicing.
5. Once the loaf has cooled, frost the top with an icing made of 1/2 cup confectioners’sugar, 1 to 2 teaspoons milk, and 1/4 teaspoon vanilla or rum extract.
