CHERRY-PECAN QUICK BREAD

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"I've made this tender, moist bread for Christmas for the last 20 years. Mini loaves, baked in smaller pans, are great gifts."

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h

Yield 1 loaf (16 slices).

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup sugar
3 teaspoons baking powder
3/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
2 eggs
1-1/4 cups eggnog
6 tablespoons butter, melted
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup chopped pecans
1/2 cup chopped red candied cherries

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder and nutmeg. In a small bowl, beat the eggs, eggnog, butter and vanilla. Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Fold in pecans and cherries. , Transfer to a greased 9x5-in. loaf pan. Bake at 350° for 45-50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 224 calories, Fat 9g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 49mg cholesterol, Sodium 129mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (15g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.