Maraschino Cherry Bread

I think  its safe to say, during the week of county fair, my kids know better than to try to text me, call me or come over.

I am somewhat of a mad woman.

The kitchen looks like a tornado hit it, the dogs are grumpy because I forget to feed them.

I am obsessing over baking, and adding the final touches to my canned goods labels and lids.

As well as what is going out in the garden, I am on wind, sun, water, or drought watch, with all my flowers, and vegetable plants.

However the best part is baking, it centers me, and makes me stand in one place until the job is done.

Making this Cherry Bread is one of my favorite things to do.  I have always had a weakness for the smell of Almond Extract.  There is something about this aroma, that calms me, and also makes me very hungry. I cant seem to get enough of this wonderful smell.

Cherry Bread is packed full of flavor in every bite! I luv to take it to county fair and watch the judges as they take a bite.  The look of sheer joy on their faces is priceless.

The Bread is moist, easy to eat, full of flavor and a delightful color on the plate.

Using the glaze adds a nice sweetness and texture to the bread as well.

You can eat this all at once, or keep the leftovers , as this bread will be good day after day.

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Maraschino Cherry Bread

Author: Long Ears Farm Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: American Courses: Dessert

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 25 min Cook Time 55 min Rest Time 10 min Total Time 1 hr 30 mins

Servings: 6

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Description

The Maraschino Cherry Bread is moist, easy to eat, full of flavor and a delightful color on the plate. 

Ingredients

Servings

• ³⁄₄ cups sugar
• ¹⁄₂ cup milk
• ¹⁄₂ cup oil
• 1 egg (large)
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 2 cups flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• ¹⁄₄ teaspoon salt
• 2 jars maraschino cherries (10 oz each)
• 2 cups powdered sugar
• 2 tablespoons melted butter
• ¹⁄₃ cup cherries juice
• 1 teaspoon almond extract

Instructions

1. Instructions

   Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.

    

2. In a medium bowl, stir together the sugar, milk, oil, egg and vanilla.

   In a separate bowl, combine the flour, baking powder and salt.

   Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and stir until just combined

3. Drain the maraschino cherries, reserving the juice for the glaze.

   Coarsely chop the cherries in a food processor or with a knife.

   Gently fold the cherries into the batter

4. Pour the bread batter into a greased 9"x5" bread pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 50-55 minutes. A toothpick inserted in the center of the bread should come out clean.

    

   Allow the bread to cool for 10 minutes, then remove the bread to a wire rack to cool completely.
5. To make the glaze, combine the powdered sugar, melted butter, cherry juice and almond extract in a small bowl.

    

   Mix until it is smooth

    

   Sprinkle coconut flakes on top after the frosting.

Note

Once the bread is cool, spread the glaze on top of the bread. Slice and serve. Freezes well!

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