SWEET BREAKFAST BREAD

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Provided by Lynnda Cloutier

Number Of Ingredients 12

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2 1/2 cups flour
1 1/2 cups packed light brown sugar
1 tbsp. shredded orange peel
1/2 t. salt
1/2 t. ground mace
1/2 cup butter or margarine
2 t. baking powder
1/2 t. baking soda
1 egg, beaten
3/4 cup buttermilk
1/2 t. ground cinnamon
1/3 cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

1. Combine flour, brown sugar, orange peel, salt and mace in a mixing bowl; cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Measure 1/3 cup and set it aside.
2. Add baking powder and soda to remaining crumbs. Combine egg and buttermilk; add to flour mixture, stirring until well mixed. Turn into a greased 9" square baking pan. Add cinnamon and walnuts to reserved crumbs; sprinkle evenly over batter.
3. Bake in a 400 oven for 45 to 55 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean. Makes 9 to 12 servings