Fruit Loaf

* Exported from MasterCook *

FRUIT LOAF

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Serving Size : 1 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Breads Desserts

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1/4 c Red and green candied cherri
1/4 c Nuts
1/4 c Mixed peel
1 3/4 c Flour -- sifted
2 t Baking powder
1/2 c Sugar -- white
2 Eggs
1/3 c Milk
1/2 t Vanilla
1/2 t Almond extract
6 t Shortening -- melted

Fat grams per serving: Approx. Cook Time: :40
Preheat oven to 450F. Cut cherries into quarters, add to nuts and
mixed peel. Measure flour, baking powder, sugar and salt into sifter.
Sift. Beat eggs till light and fluffy. Add in milk, vanilla, almond
extract and shortening. Add fruit to flour and mix well. Make hole in
dry ingredients and egg mixture. Bake in greased loaf pan, lined
with wax paper 35 minutes at 350F.
One of mom's recipes, originally came from a neighbour from
Newfoundland. It packs well for lunches and is not too sweet or
crumbly. It can be spread with jam and served for teatime.



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