Buttery Cherry Almond Quick Bread
This buttery, moist quick bread is infused with the delightful flavors of sweet maraschino cherries and aromatic almond extract. Studded with crunchy chopped almonds, it's a delightful treat perfect for enjoying with a cup of coffee or tea.
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease and flour a 9x5-inch loaf pan.
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2
In a large bowl, cream the sugar and softened butter until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the almond extract.
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In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt. Add the dry ingredients to the creamed mixture alternately with the buttermilk, mixing just until incorporated.
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Gently fold in the chopped almonds and maraschino cherries. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan.
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Bake for 65-70 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Allow the quick bread to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing and serving.
Nutrition Information
Per serving (based on 12 servings)
Nutrition information is automatically calculated and should be considered an estimate.
