Christmas Cherry Nut Bread

Submitted by Mimi in Maine

"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."

 

• Ready In: 1hr 15mins
• Ingredients: 12
• Yields: 1 loaf

ingredients

• 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.

 

[Kittencalrecipezazz]

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!

 

[Whiskerkitty]

I was given a challenge to try to find a copy kat Bob Evans Cherry Bread like served in the restaurant.. This recipe is it without the nut... made as stated except creamed butter and sugar, then added liquids then added dry ingredients and then chopped cherries.. I did add a drop of red food coloring to make it a bit more pink.. it tastes great and I like that it only makes one loaf. Thanks for the recipe.

 

[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.....