RH> Best commercial fruitcake in our opinion is the Soouthern Supreme one,
RH> out of Bear Creek, NC. They're a bit pricey but they're so much better
RH> than the Claxton out of GA or Collins Street from TX. We picked up a
RH> small (one pound) one this year down in Raleigh but have gone out to
RH> Bear Creek so we could order gift baskets for family. (It's a nice
DD> I'm not a big fan of fruitcake as fruitcake. Much prefer another
DD> holiday tradition with fruit and nuts included. I've made this one a
DD> few times. But not lately. It's some work and all of the folks I used
DD> to gift with (it except for a couple) have fallen off their twigs.
DD> Bv(=
DD> I buy a very good version from my local Hy-Vee or from Incredibly
DD> Delicious Bakery/Cafe. www.incrediblydelicious.com
I did that a few times, but then found it just as easy to buy premade.
Not quite as good as home made but with weak wrists, it saved me from
having to knead. No, of course, the KA mixer would do a fast job of that
step.
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Catch you later,
Ruth
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