OREGANO QUICK BREAD

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At Christmas, I deliver dozens of these oven-fresh loaves to friends and neighbors. -Paula Marchesi, Lenhartville, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h5m

Yield 1 loaf (12 slices).

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

5 tablespoons butter, softened
1 cup sugar
2 large eggs
1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
3/4 cup whole milk
1/2 cup chopped pecans
1/3 cup minced fresh oregano

Steps:

In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Combine the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, salt and nutmeg; add to creamed mixture alternately with milk. Stir in the pecans and oregano. , Pour into a greased 9x5-in. loaf pan. Bake at 350° for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 222 calories, Fat 10g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 50mg cholesterol, Sodium 215mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (17g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.