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Chocolate-Cashew Bread

Source of Recipe


Better Homes & Gardens 'Holiday Baking' magazine






List of Ingredients



• 2 cups all-purpose flour
  
• 1/2 cup sugar
  
• 1 Tbsp baking powder
  
• 1/2 tsp salt
  
• 1 egg
  
• 3/4 cup milk
  
• 1/2 cup oil (vegetable, safflower, canola, etc.)
  
• 1-1/3 cup semisweet chocolate chips
  
• 1 cup chopped cashews or hazelnuts
  
• 1/2 tsp shortening
  
• Coarsely chopped cashews or hazelnuts, optional
  






Instructions



1. Preheat the oven to 350° F. Grease the bottom and 1/2-inch up the sides of an 8x4x2-inch loaf pan.
   
   
2. In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. Make a well in the center of the mixture and set aside. In a medium bowl, combine the egg, milk and oil. Stir well to combine. Add egg mixture to flour mixture; stir just until moistened (batter will be lumpy). Fold in 1 cup of the chocolate chips and the 1 cup of cashews. Spoon the batter into the prepared pan, spreading evenly. Bake for 50 to 55 minutes, or until a wooden toothpick inserted in the center of the loaf comes out clean. Cool in the pan on a wire rack for 10 minutes. Remove from the pan and continue to cool on the rack.
   
   
3. Before serving, combine remaining 1/3 cup of chocolate chips and the 1/2 teaspoon of shortening in a small saucepan. Stir over low heat until smooth. Drizzle the chocolate mixture over the loaf and, if desired, sprinkle with additional chopped nuts. Let stand until chocolate is set.
   
   Makes 1 loaf
   (about 12 servings)