Christmas Cherry Nut Bread

Mimi in Maine's Note:

This is so easy to make as you just put everything, except the cherries, in a bowl and mix it, adding the cherries last. It is so pretty and so good. It is nice with a cup of tea or for giving in a pretty little basket along with some tea. You could put a pretty tea cup in the basket, too. If you like fewer cherries, use the lesser amount; I like more so I use the whole jar.

• Total Time: 1 hrs 15 mins
• Prep Time: 15 mins
• Cook Time: 1 hrs

Ingredients:

Yield: 1 loaf

• 2 1/2 cups flour
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 1/4 cup maraschino cherry juice
• 1/2 cup white sugar
• 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
• 1/4 cup soft butter
• 2 eggs
• 3 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup chopped walnuts
• 2/3-3/4 cup chopped maraschino cherry (about a 10-11 oz. jar)

Directions:

1. Dump everything but the cherries in a mixing bowl and beat well, scrape, and mix again.
2. Add the cherries and mix well.
3. Put into a greased bread pan.
4. 350 oven for 60-70 minutes still a tester comes out clean.
5. Remove from pan and let cool.
6. Store at least 8 hours before slicing.
7. Note: To substitute soured milk for buttermilk, add vinegar to the whole milk and let sit for 5 minutes before adding to the bowl. This is what I use usually.

Reviews

[Cilantro in Canada]

This is almost too easy to make. I make exactly as written except we cold not wait 8 hours before cutting. My family was eating this almost right out of the oven. I found that this was not too sweet like some cakes. Thanks for the recipe.

[Kittencalskitchen]

Fantastic this is so good, I made mine in mini loaf pans and they rose beautifully, I love the addition of the maraschino juice, thanks for another great recipe Mimi!

[TuesdaySusan]

Absolutely the best bread ever! I have already made this twice with rave reviews and am so excited to have found this recipe! I followed the recipe exactly except that I put in more cherries (a jar and a half) and it was so very delicious.....