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Almond Cherry Bread

Almond Cherry Bread is a delightful, moist loaf bursting with the flavors of sweet cherries and nutty almonds. Perfect as a breakfast treat, snack, or dessert, this bread combines a tender crumb with a subtle almond glaze for a bakery-style finish.
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Equipment

  • - Loaf pan (9x5 inch)
  • - Mixing bowls (large and medium)
  • Whisk
  • Spatula
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • - Toothpick or cake tester
  • - Wire rack

Ingredients
  

  • #### For the Bread:
  • - 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • - 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • - 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • - 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
  • - 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • - 2 large eggs
  • - 1 teaspoon almond extract
  • - 1/2 cup milk
  • - 1 1/2 cups fresh or frozen cherries pitted and halved
  • - 1/3 cup sliced almonds
  • #### For the Almond Glaze:
  • - 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • - 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
  • - 1–2 tablespoons milk

Instructions
 

  • **Preheat Oven:** Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and lightly flour a 9x5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
  • **Prepare Dry Ingredients:** In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
  • **Cream Butter and Sugar:** In another large bowl, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then add the almond extract.
  • **Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients:** Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with milk. Begin and end with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
  • **Fold in Cherries and Almonds:** Gently fold in the cherries and sliced almonds, being careful not to overmix.
  • **Bake:** Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top. Bake for 50–60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  • **Cool:** Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
  • **Make the Glaze:** In a small bowl, whisk together powdered sugar, almond extract, and milk until smooth. Drizzle over the cooled bread.
  • **Serve:** Slice and enjoy!