Candy Cane Bread - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 c. all-purpose flour
1/4 c. packed brown sugar
2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 c. butter or margarine
1/4 c. chopped peanuts
1 egg, beaten
1/2 c. milk
1 recipe powdered sugar icing
pressurized red and green decorating icing (optional)
crushed peppermint candies (optional)

Preparation

Stir together the flour, brown sugar, baking powder and salt. Cut in the butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
Add nuts.
Mix egg and milk; stir into dry mixture until moistened. On a lightly floured surface, pat dough to a 10 x 7-inch rectangle, 1/2-inch thick.
Cut crosswise into 1-inch strips. Twist each strip by holding both ends.
Bend 1 end to form a candy cane.
Place several inches apart on greased baking sheet. Bake at 425\u00b0 for 10 minutes, or until light brown.
Carefully transfer to rack and cool.
Coat each cane with powdered sugar icing.