AMARETTO CHERRY NUT BREAD

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This vanilla bread becomes amaretto flavored with extra maraschino cherries and extra sugar on top with brandy butter glaze. This recipe will make 5 mini loaves or 2 (8x4-inch loaves)

Provided by Pat Duran

Categories     Other Desserts

Time 1h30m

Number Of Ingredients 17

BREAD :
1 c granulated sugar
3/4 c real butter, softened
3 large eggs
3/4 c milk
3 c all purpose flour
3 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
1/3 c amaretto liqueur or 1/3 c. milk and 1 teas. almond extract
1 c chopped maraschino cherries, well drained
TOPPING:
4 Tbsp granulated sugar
1 tsp melted butter
1/3 c sliced almonds
GLAZE: OPTIONAL
3 Tbsp brandy
1 Tbsp melted butter

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 350^.grease bottoms only of 5(5x3-inch) mini loaf pans bake- 35-45 minutes or 2 (8x4-inch) loaf pans- bake 45-50 minutes.
  • 2. Bread: Combine sugar and butter in large bowl; beat at medium speed until smooth and creamy. Add eggs; continue beating until well mixed. Reduce speed to low; add milk. Beat until well mixed. Add dry ingredients and continue beating just until flour is moistened- like for muffins.
  • 3. Gently stir in liqueur and cherries. Spoon batter evenly into prepared pans of your choice. --- Combine all topping ingredients in a small bowl; mix well. Sprinkle over batter. Bake in preheated oven according to times above or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes in pans; remove to wire cooling rack. Brush with butter and brandy heated. Cool completely.

AdrianRobloxGaming
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This bread was easy to make and turned out great! The amaretto flavor was subtle but definitely there, and the cherries and nuts added a nice sweetness and crunch.


Timothy McCormick
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I've made this bread several times and it's always a winner. It's so moist and flavorful, and the cherries and nuts add a nice touch of sweetness and crunch.


Steven Sault
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This bread was delicious! I made it for a potluck and it was gone in minutes. Everyone loved it.


Marco Struwig
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This bread was a bit dry, but the flavor was good. I think I'll try adding some extra butter or oil next time.


Phurba Sherpa
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This bread was easy to make and turned out great! The amaretto flavor was subtle but definitely there, and the cherries and nuts added a nice sweetness and crunch.


Julia Bopp
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I've made this bread several times and it's always a winner. It's so moist and flavorful, and the cherries and nuts add a nice touch of sweetness and crunch.


fortnite x sonic fan 2190
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This bread was amazing! I made it for a potluck and it was gone in minutes. Everyone loved it.


Otlotleng Tlapu
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This bread was a bit too dry for my taste, but the flavor was good. I think I'll try adding some extra butter or oil next time.


forever living products uganda
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This bread is delicious! The amaretto flavor is subtle but definitely there, and the cherries and nuts add a nice sweetness and crunch. I'll definitely be making this again.


Koshar Khalid
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and always turns out perfectly. The bread is moist and flavorful, and the cherries and nuts add a nice touch of texture.


Kadir Abdusamad
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This bread was a hit at my holiday party! It's so moist and flavorful, and the amaretto adds a delicious nutty flavor. I'll definitely be making this again!