Dried Cherry Almond Bread

Description

This recipe was found in the 2009 Betty Crocker cookbooklet, Fall Baking, & makes for a festive holiday loaf. Preparation time does not include time needed for loaf to cool completely.

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups boiling water
• 1 1/2 cups slivered almonds
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup brown sugar, packed
• 1 teaspoon milk (or more)
• 1/2 cup powdered sugar
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon almond extract
• 2 (5 1/2 ounce) bags dried cherries
• 2 eggs

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• Prep Time
• 0 hours 30 minutes
• Cook Time
• 1 hour 20 minutes
• Yield
• Serves: 24