Maraschino Cherry Mini Loaves |
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Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 40 Minutes |
Ready In: 60 Minutes Servings: 18 |
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I've been making these breads as Christmas gifts for my neighbors for more than 20 years. Each moist slice is dotted with cherries, chocolate and nuts. Ingredients:
1 jar (10 ounces) maraschino cherries |
2 cups king arthur unbleached all-purpose flour |
1 cup sugar |
2 teaspoons baking powder |
1/2 teaspoon salt |
3 eggs |
1 cup chopped walnuts |
1/2 cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips |
1/2 cup chopped dates |
Directions:
1. Drain cherries, reserving 1/4 cup juice; set aside. In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. In another bowl, whisk eggs and reserved juice; stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Fold in the walnuts, chocolate chips, dates and cherries.
2. Spoon into three greased 5-3/4-in. x 3-in. x 2-in. loaf pans. Bake at 325° for 40-45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to a wire rack to cool completely. Wrap and store for 24 hours before serving. Yield: 3 mini loaves (6 slices each).
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