AMARETTO CHERRY NUT BREAD

Amaretto Cherry Nut Bread image

Provided by Pat Duran

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.