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Prep Time: 30 Minutes Cook Time: 60 Minutes |
Ready In: 90 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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The smell alone while baking will drive you crazy. I think I gain weight just from the aroma every time I make this bread. Ingredients:
2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour |
3/4 cup granulated sugar |
1 cup half-and-half |
1 teaspoon maple extract |
3 tablespoons vegetable oil |
3 1/2 teaspoons baking powder |
1/2 teaspoon salt |
1 egg |
1/2 cup pecans, chopped |
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar |
2 -3 teaspoons half-and-half or 2 -3 teaspoons milk |
1 teaspoon maple extract |
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 350°F
2. Grease bottom or parchment paper line an 8 x 4-inch or a 9 x 5-inch loaf pan, or 2 (6 x 3-inch) small loaf pans.
3. With a wooden spoon, mix together all ingredients (except pecans and Maple Glaze) in a large bowl; stir until combined.
4. Stir in 1/2 cup pecans. Pour into prepared loaf pan(s).
5. Bake larger size loaves in preheated oven for 55 to 65 minutes, or if making smaller size loaves, bake loaves for 35-40 minutes, or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
6. Cool loaf(s) for 10 minutes in pan(s).
7. Remove loaf(s) from pan, and cool on wire rack.
8. Cool completely, about 2 hours.
9. Instructions for Maple Glaze: Mix all ingredients until smooth and thin enough to drizzle over loaf(s).
10. Drizzle top(s) with Maple Glaze. Wrap tightly and store at room temperature for up to 4 days, or refrigerate for up to 10 days.
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