Cherry Nut Bread - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 1/2 c. flour
1 c. buttermilk
1/4 c. maraschino cherry juice
1/2 c. sugar
1/2 c. brown sugar, packed
1/4 c. shortening
2 eggs
3 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1 c. nuts, chopped
1/2 c. maraschino cherries, chopped

Preparation

Heat oven to 350\u00b0.
Grease and flour 2 loaf pans.
Blend all ingredients in large mixer bowl on low speed for 15 seconds.
Beat on medium speed for 30 seconds, scraping bowl constantly.
Stir in drained cherries.
Pour into pan and bake 1 hour and 15 minutes. Immediately remove from pan and cool on wire rack.
Garnish top of bread with cherries and sliced candied pineapple if desired.