Old Fashion Cherry Nut Bread

Submitted by sharsmith22

"A very delightful loaf..great anytime...bake a couple of loaves and freeze one..pull it out when company comes.."

 

• Ready In: 1hr 10mins
• Ingredients: 12
• Yields: 1 loaf
• Serves: 6-12

ingredients

• 2 1⁄2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1⁄2 cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
• 3⁄4 cup maraschino cherry
• 3⁄4 cup pecans
• 2 eggs
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• 1⁄2 cup whole milk
• 1⁄4 cup maraschino cherry juice
• 1⁄2 cup sour cream

directions

1. Grease and line a standard 9″ loaf pan with parchment paper and non stick spray. Coursely chop cherries and pecans. Set aside.
2. Cream butter and sugar in bowl of a stand mixer with the paddle attachment.
3. Add eggs, vanilla, and sour cream beating until combined. Scrape down sides.
4. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, salt and baking powder.
5. In a liquid measuring cup combine milk and cherry juice.
6. With mixer on low and starting with flour mixture alternate flour mixture than milk mixture. Mix until just combined.
7. Stir in chopped cherries and chopped nuts with a spatula making sure to evenly mix through batter.
8. Pour batter into prepared pan and bake in a 350 degree oven 60 minutes or until a light golden color or a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
9. Cool in pan for 10 minutes. Remove from pan and place on wire rack. Cool completely before serving.