cherry pecan bread
This pretty bread originally came from the Taste of Home's Holiday Recipe Card Collection cookbook from 2003. I have since tweaked it a bit.
prep time
1 Hr 30 Min
cook time
1 Hr 15 Min
method
Bake
yield
10-12 serving(s)
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 cups all-purpose or unbleached all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 3/4 cup chopped pecans (i like buying already unshelled nuts from the store, to save time.)
- 1 jar (10 oz) maraschino cherries, drained and chopped (reserve juice for another use, if desired)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
How To Make cherry pecan bread
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Step 1Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease and flour an 8 x 4 x 2 inch loaf pan.
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Step 2In a mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
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Step 3Combine the next 3 items; add to the creamed mixture, alternately with buttermilk. Stir in pecans, cherries, and vanilla extract.
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Step 4Pour into prepared pan. Bake for 65-75 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes in pan, before removing from pan, to a wire rack. Makes 10-12 servings.
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Discover More
Category:
Other Desserts
Category:
Sweet Breads
Keyword:
#pecans
Keyword:
#buttermilk
Keyword:
#maraschino cherries
Keyword:
#festive
Keyword:
#vanilla flavoring
Method:
Bake
Culture:
Southern
Ingredient:
Flour
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