*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                                FRUIT LOAF

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

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
     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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