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Cherry Pecan Bread

By: Pat Habiger

"'My mom made this delicious bread for special occasions,' recalls Pat Habiger of Spearville, Kansas. Full of sweet cherries and nuts, the taste and appearance of this golden loaf make it ideal for autumn gatherings."

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Prep Time:
15 Min

Cook Time:
1 Hr 5 Min

Ready In:
1 Hr 20 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 16 servings

Ingredients

1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened
3/4 cup sugar
2 eggs
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup buttermilk
1 cup chopped pecans
1 (10 ounce) jar maraschino cherries, drained and chopped
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions

In a mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Combine the flour, baking soda and salt; add to the creamed mixture alternately with buttermilk. Stir in pecans, cherries and vanilla. Pour into a greased and floured 8-in. x 4-in. x 2-in. loaf pan.
Bake at 350 degrees F for 65-75 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack.