For a richer flavor, consider using melted butter instead of vegetable shortening. To prevent the cherries from sinking to the bottom, toss them lightly in a tablespoon of flour before folding them into the batter. Store leftover bread in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
Cherry Bread
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PREP TIME20 mins
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COOK TIME1 hrs
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TOTAL TIME1 hrs 20 mins
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SERVING12 People
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VIEWS24
This delightful Cherry Bread boasts a vibrant cherry flavor, achieved through the harmonious blend of sweet maraschino cherries and a touch of cherry juice. It's moist, tender, and perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a special afternoon treat.
Ingridients
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Nutrition
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Carbohydrate53 g
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Cholesterol47 mg
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Fiber1 g
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Protein5 g
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Saturated Fat3 g
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Sodium104 mg
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Sugar26 g
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Fat10 g
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Unsaturated Fat0 g
Follow The Directions
01
Step
5 mins
Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C). (5 minutes)
02
Step
3 mins
In a mixing bowl, whisk together the beaten eggs, vegetable shortening, milk, cherry juice, and vanilla extract until well combined. (3 minutes)
03
Step
2 mins
In a separate, large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt. (2 minutes)
04
Step
5 mins
Create a well in the center of the dry ingredients. Pour the wet ingredients into the well and gently stir until just combined. Be careful not to overmix. (5 minutes)
05
Step
3 mins
Gently fold in the halved maraschino cherries until they are evenly distributed throughout the batter. (3 minutes)
06
Step
2 mins
Pour the batter into a greased and floured loaf pan. (2 minutes)
07
Step
1 hrs
Bake in the preheated oven for approximately 1 hour, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean, and the top springs back when lightly pressed. (60 minutes)
08
Step
1 hrs
Let the bread cool completely in the loaf pan on a wire rack before slicing and serving. (60 minutes)
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Mario Mitchell
Jun 1, 2025Easy to follow recipe and the bread tasted amazing. I will definitely make this again.
Elisabeth Gerlach
May 27, 2025I added a glaze made with powdered sugar and cherry juice, and it took it to the next level!
Delbert Brown
May 18, 2025This recipe is fantastic! The bread came out so moist and flavorful. My family loved it!