Maraschino Cherry Quick Bread |
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Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cook Time: 45 Minutes |
Ready In: 55 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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These cute mini loaves are delicious and great little gifts for teacher's, co-workers, etc. They are also just as good for snacking! Ingredients:
1 (10 ounce) jar maraschino cherries |
2/3 cup milk (approx) |
3 1/4 cups flour |
1 1/2 cups packed brown sugar |
1/3 cup butter, softened |
2 eggs |
2 1/4 teaspoons baking powder |
3/4 teaspoon salt |
1 cup chopped walnuts |
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2. Grease and flour 4 mini loaf pans (6 x 3 x 2).
3. Drain cherry syrup into measuring cup.
4. Add enough milk to measure 1 cup.
5. Set cherries aside.
6. In a large bowl, on low speed, beat flour, brown sugar, cherry milk, butter, eggs, baking powder and salt for 2 minutes or until just blended.
7. Stir in nuts and cherries.
8. Pour evenly into loaf pans.
9. Bake for 45 minutes or until pick in center comes out clean.
10. Cool in pans on racks for 10 minutes.
11. Remove from pans and cool completely.
12. Wrap in plastic wrap or foil and refrigerate overnight for best flavor and easier slicing.
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