Candy Cane Bread
Source of Recipe
Internet
List of Ingredients
2 cups flour
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 cup butter
1/4 cup chopped peanuts
1 beaten egg
1/2 cup milk
1 receipe powdered sugar icing
red and green food coloring
crushed peppermint candies
Recipe
Stir together flour, bown sugar, baking powder, and salt. Cut in the butter till mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Add nuts. Mix egg and milk. Stir into dry mixture just till moistened. On a lightly floured surface pat dough to a 10x7 inch rectangle, 1/2 thick. Cut crosswise into 1 inch strips. Twist each strip by holding both ends. Bend 1 end to form a candy cane. Place several inches apart on greased baking sheet. Bake at 425 degrees 10 minutes or till light brown. Carefully transfer to rack. Cool. Coat each candy cane with icing. Decorate using peppermint candies.
Icing: In bowl combine 2 cups sifted powdered sugar and enough milk to make of drizzling consistency.
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