Cherry Nut Bread

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• Ready In: 1 hr 40 mins
• Serves: 8

Ingredients

• 1⁄2 cup all-purpose flour
• 8  fluid ounces buttermilk
• 1  cup  chopped pecans or 1  cup walnuts
• 1⁄2 cup sugar
• 1⁄2 cup  firmly packed brown sugar
• 2  eggs, beaten
• 1⁄4 cup shortening
• 2  fluid ounces maraschino cherry juice
• 1  tablespoon baking powder
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1⁄2 cup  chopped drained maraschino cherry

Directions

1. Combine all ingredients, except the cherries, in a mixing bowl.
2. Blend on the low speed of an electric mixer 15 seconds; increase to medium speed, and blend for 30 seconds.
3. Stir in the cherries.
4. Pour the batter into a greased and floured 9 x 5 x 3-inch loaf pan.
5. Bake at 350°F for 70 to 75 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean.
6. Cool for 10 minutes in pan, and then remove to wire rack and cool the bread completely.