NORMA'S CHERRY EGGNOG QUICK BREAD

Norma's Cherry Eggnog Quick Bread image

Provided by Norma DeRemer

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 c all purpose flour
3/4 c sugar
1 Tbsp baking powder
1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
1 1/4 c prepared dairy eggnog
6 Tbsp melted butter, cooled
2 eggs, slightly beaten
1 tsp pure vanilla extract
1/2 c chopped pecans
1/2 c candied red or green cherries (or both if desired)

Steps:

1. Preheat oven to 35 and greese three 5 1/2 X 3 inch mini loaf pans and set asde
2. Combine flour, sugar, baking powder and nutmeg in large bowl.
3. Stir in eggnog, melted butter, eggs and vanilla until well blended.
4. Add eggnog mixture to flour mixture and mix just until all ingredients are moistened.
5. Stir in pecans and cherries and spoon into prepared pans.
6. Place pan in oven and bake for 35 to 40 minutes or until a wooden toothpic inserted in the centers comes out clean.
7. Remove pans from oven and cool in pans for 15 minutes.
8. Remove from pans and place on wire rack to cool.
9. Store tightly wrapped in plastic wrap at room temperature. When cooled; place pretty red and green ribbons around each loaf and give as gifts to your famiy and friends.