Whole Wheat Cherry Nut Bread

ChefMamaBlogger's Note:

This is an updated, healthier version of a recipe my Mother has been making for years. It can be found here: http://lobsterandfishsticks.com/ Its a wonderfully flavorful quick bread, made healthier with the reduction of sugar and the addition of whole grain flour.

• Total Time: 1 hrs 20 mins
• Prep Time: 10 mins
• Cook Time: 1 hrs 10 mins

Ingredients:

Serves: 12-14

Yield: 1.0 loaf

• 2 ½ cups whole wheat pastry flour
• ¾ cup sugar
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 1⁄3; cup canola oil
• ½ cup maraschino cherry , chopped
• ½ cup pecans , chopped
• 2 eggs
• ½ cup skim milk
• ¼ cup cherry juice

Directions:

1. sift the dry ingredients, then add the cherries and nuts.
2. add the wet ingredients, stirring only until moistened.
3. pour into a greased loaf pan and bake at 350 for 60-70 minutes, or until browned.
4. let cool on cooling rack.