Best Cherry Walnut Yeast Bread Recipes

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CHERRY NUT BREAD



Cherry Nut Bread image

Chopped pecans and maraschino cherries perk up this pound cake-like bread. The pretty slices are rich and moist with a crisp golden crust. This is my husband's favorite bread. -Melissa Gentner, Tecumseh, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h15m

Yield 4 loaves (16 slices each).

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cups butter, softened
3 cups sugar
5 eggs, separated
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
5 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup buttermilk
2 jars (10 ounces each) maraschino cherries, drained and chopped
1 cup chopped pecans

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg yolks and vanilla. Combine the flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt; add to the creamed mixture alternately with buttermilk just until blended (batter will be thick). , In a small bowl, beat egg whites until stiff peaks form. Fold into batter. Fold in cherries and pecans., Transfer to four greased and floured 8x4-in. loaf pans. Bake at 350° for 50-55 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean and loaves are golden brown. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 148 calories, Fat 8g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 32mg cholesterol, Sodium 108mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein.

MARASCHINO CHERRY NUT BREAD



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This is a maraschino cherry bread recipe I got from my mother-in-law. It's simple, delicious, and makes great gifts. Freezes well.

Provided by CHenson

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes     Fruit Bread Recipes

Time 1h25m

Yield 14

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup white sugar
¼ cup solid vegetable shortening (such as Crisco®)
2 eggs
1 teaspoon salt
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
1 (8 ounce) jar maraschino cherries, drained and juice reserved, divided
½ cup chopped pecans

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9x5-inch loaf pan.
  • Combine sugar, shortening, eggs, and salt in a large bowl; beat with an electric mixer until well combined.
  • Mix flour and baking powder together in a medium bowl. Add flour mixture to shortening mixture in 2 or 3 batches, alternating with maraschino cherry juice, mixing batter well after each addition.
  • Cut each cherry into 4 pieces; stir into batter with pecans. Spoon mixture into the prepared loaf pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 1 hour. Cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Run a table knife around the edges to loosen and invert loaf onto a wire rack. Let cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 191.1 calories, Carbohydrate 29.9 g, Cholesterol 23.4 mg, Fat 7.3 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 2.6 g, SaturatedFat 1.4 g, Sodium 227.6 mg, Sugar 14.5 g

DRIED CHERRY AND WALNUT BREAD



Dried Cherry and Walnut Bread image

Try this dried cherry and walnut bread for a great dessert bread that isn't overly sweet.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Side Dish

Time 3h40m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 1/4 to 3 3/4 cups bread flour
2 tablespoons sugar
1 package fast-acting dry yeast (2 1/4 teaspoons)
1 1/4 cups very warm water (120°F to 130°F)
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 cup walnuts, coarsely chopped
1 cup dried cherries
1 tablespoon orange peel
1 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon cornmeal
1 teaspoon milk

Steps:

  • In large bowl, mix 1 1/2 cups of the flour, sugar and yeast. Add warm water and oil. Beat with electric mixer on low speed 1 minute, scraping bowl frequently. Beat on medium speed 1 minute, scraping bowl frequently.
  • Stir in 1 3/4 cups of the remaining flour, walnuts, cherries, orange peel and salt using wooden spoon until dough pulls away from side of bowl and forms sticky ball. Place dough on lightly floured surface. Knead 2 to 3 minutes or until dough is smooth and springy, using enough of the remaining 1/2 cup flour as necessary to form into smooth ball.
  • Grease large bowl with oil. Place dough in bowl, turning to grease all sides. Cover bowl loosely with plastic wrap; let rise in warm place 1 hour or until dough has doubled in size.
  • Lightly grease large cookie sheet with shortening or cooking spray; sprinkle with cornmeal. Gently push fist into dough to deflate. Place dough on lightly floured surface. Gently shape into smooth ball by stretching surface of dough around to bottom on all sides; pinch bottom to seal. Place on cookie sheet. Cover dough loosely with plastic wrap sprayed with cooking spray; let rise in warm place 30 to 40 minutes or until doubled in size.
  • Heat oven to 350°F. Brush top of loaf with milk. Using serrated knife, cut 3 (1/4-inch-deep) slashes across top of dough. Bake 35 to 40 minutes or until loaf is deep golden brown and sounds hollow when tapped. Cool completely on cooling rack, about 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 210, Carbohydrate 32 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 2 g, Protein 5 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 Slice, Sodium 150 mg, Sugar 9 g, TransFat 0 g

OLD FASHION CHERRY NUT BREAD



Old Fashion Cherry Nut Bread image

A very delightful loaf..great anytime...bake a couple of loaves and freeze one..pull it out when company comes..

Provided by sharsmith22

Categories     Breads

Time 1h10m

Yield 1 loaf, 6-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup granulated sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
3/4 cup maraschino cherry
3/4 cup pecans
2 eggs
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1/2 cup whole milk
1/4 cup maraschino cherry juice
1/2 cup sour cream

Steps:

  • Grease and line a standard 9″ loaf pan with parchment paper and non stick spray. Coursely chop cherries and pecans. Set aside.
  • Cream butter and sugar in bowl of a stand mixer with the paddle attachment.
  • Add eggs, vanilla, and sour cream beating until combined. Scrape down sides.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, salt and baking powder.
  • In a liquid measuring cup combine milk and cherry juice.
  • With mixer on low and starting with flour mixture alternate flour mixture than milk mixture. Mix until just combined.
  • Stir in chopped cherries and chopped nuts with a spatula making sure to evenly mix through batter.
  • Pour batter into prepared pan and bake in a 350 degree oven 60 minutes or until a light golden color or a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  • Cool in pan for 10 minutes. Remove from pan and place on wire rack. Cool completely before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 624.4, Fat 31.7, SaturatedFat 13.8, Cholesterol 114.7, Sodium 366.1, Carbohydrate 77.1, Fiber 2.7, Sugar 35.8, Protein 9.9

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