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Christmas: Christmas Bread II

Source of Recipe

Oregon Cherry Growers


Recipe Introduction

Maraschino cherries, bananas and macadamia nuts are a perfect trio in this quick bread. Makes a great gift!

List of Ingredients

1 (10-ounce) jar maraschino cherries
1/3 cup butter or margarine, softened
2/3 cup firmly packed brown sugar
2 eggs
1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup mashed ripe bananas
1/2 cup chopped macadamia nuts or walnuts



Recipe

Drain maraschino cherries, reserving 2 tablespoons juice. Coarsely chop cherries; set aside.
Combine butter, brown sugar, eggs and reserved cherry juice in a large mixing bowl. Mix on medium speed with an electric mixer until ingredients are thoroughly combined.
Combine flour, baking powder and salt; mix well.
Add flour mixture and mashed bananas alternately, beginning and ending with flour mixture.
Stir in drained cherries and nuts.
Lightly spray a 9x5x3-inch baking pan with non-stick cooking spray.
Spread batter evenly in pan.
Bake in a preheated 350-degree oven 1 hour, or until golden brown and wooden pick inserted near center comes out clean.
Remove from pan; let cool on wire rack.
Wrap in plastic wrap or store in a tightly covered container.


Makes 1 loaf, about 16 slices.