Cherry almond bread

1 loaf

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1cupSugar
½cupMargarine; softened
2Eggs
2cupsFlour
1teaspoonBaking soda
½teaspoonSalt
1cupButtermilk
1cupAlmonds; chopped
10ouncesMaraschino cherries; drained and chopped
1teaspoonAlmond extract

Directions

Preheat oven to 350. In a large bowl, cream sugar, margarine, and eggs until light and fluffy. In a separate bowl, sift together flour, baking soda and salt. Blend into creamed mixture with buttermilk. Stir in almonds, cherries and almond extract. Pour batter into greased 9" loaf pan. Bake 55 to 60 minutes. Remove from pan and cool on a wire rack. Source: Gifts That Taste Good Submitted By MEG ANTCZAK On 04-12-95