Cherry Almond Bread

RECIPE SUMMARY:

• Prep Time: 15 min

• Cook Time: 45 min

• Servings: 2 Loaves

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INGREDIENTS:

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• Granulated Coconut Sugar or Cane Sugar (1 Cup)

• Olive Oil (1/2 Cup)

• Eggs (2)

• Vanilla Extract (1 Teaspoon)

• Almond Extract (1 1/2 Teaspoons)

• All-Purpose Flour (2 1/4 Cups)

• Baking Powder (2 Teaspoons)

• Maraschino Cherries (1 Jar, 8 oz, Chopped, Juice Reserved)

• Blanched Almonds (1/4 or 1/3 Cup, Depending on Desired Crunch, Optional)

• Powdered Sugar (For Garnish)

STEPS:

• Preheat the Oven:

  • Preheat your oven to 325°F.

• Prepare the Loaf Pans:

  • Grease two 8x4-inch loaf pans and set them aside.

• Mix the Wet Ingredients:

  • In a large mixing bowl, cream together the sugar and oil until smooth.

  • Add the eggs, vanilla extract, and almond extract, beating until well combined.

• Combine the Dry Ingredients:

  • In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour and baking powder.

• Mix the Batter:

  • Measure out ½ cup of the reserved maraschino cherry juice.

  • Gradually add the flour mixture and cherry juice to the sugar mixture, alternating between the two, mixing just until combined.

• Add the Cherries and Almonds:

  • Stir in the chopped maraschino cherries and blanched almonds until evenly incorporated.

• Bake the Loaves:

  • Divide the batter evenly between the prepared loaf pans.

  • Bake for about 45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the loaves comes out clean.

• Cool the Bread:

  • Remove the loaves from the oven and let them cool in the pans for 10 minutes.

  • Carefully invert the loaves onto a wire rack and allow them to cool completely.

• Finish and Serve:

  • Dust the tops of the loaves with powdered sugar before serving.

  • Enjoy your delicious cherry almond bread!

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