Plum Bread

Submitted by kathleenkirbyturner

"This is almost more of a cake than a bread. I developed the recipe after receiving an unexpected plethora of plums."

 

• Ready In: 1hr 15mins
• Ingredients: 11
• Yields: 1 loaf
• Serves: 12

ingredients

• 1 1⁄2 cups plums, pitted and chopped
• 1 tablespoon flour
• 1 1⁄2 cups flour
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄4 teaspoon baking soda
• 1⁄2 cup margarine
• 1 cup white sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 eggs
• 1⁄3 cup plain yogurt
• 1⁄4 cup brown sugar

directions

1. Preheat oven to 350. Prepare a 9x5 loaf pan by greasing and flouring, or lining with baking paper.
2. Sprinkle the chopped plums with 1 tablespoon of flour. Mix until each piece is thoroughly coated. Set aside.
3. In a small bowl sift together the flour, salt and baking soda. Set aside.
4. In a large bowl, beat together the margarine, sugar, and vanilla until light and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time. Beat until thoroughly incorporated.
5. Add the flour to the egg mixture in small portions, alternating with spoons of yogurt.
6. Fold in the plums and spoon the mixture into the prepared pan. Sprinkle the brown sugar over all and bake for 50 to 60 minutes.