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Quick Easy Easter Cherry Almond Bread

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A quick and easy cherry almond bread recipe perfect for Easter or any day, featuring a moist crumb with tart cherries and crunchy toasted almonds.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups (240g) all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¾ cup (150g) granulated sugar
  • ½ cup (113g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • ½ cup (120ml) milk (whole or 2%; almond milk for dairy-free option)
  • 1 teaspoon almond extract
  • 1 cup (150g) dried cherries, roughly chopped
  • ½ cup (50g) sliced almonds, toasted

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×5 inch (23×13 cm) loaf pan with butter or nonstick spray.
  2. Toast the sliced almonds in a dry skillet over medium heat for 3-5 minutes until fragrant and lightly browned. Set aside to cool.
  3. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
  4. In a large bowl, beat softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
  5. Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in almond extract.
  6. Gradually add the flour mixture in three parts, alternating with milk, starting and ending with flour. Mix just until combined.
  7. Gently fold in chopped dried cherries and toasted almonds using a spatula.
  8. Pour batter into prepared loaf pan and smooth the top evenly.
  9. Bake for 40-45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Tent with foil after 30 minutes if top browns too fast.
  10. Cool in pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.

Notes

Toss dried cherries in a tablespoon of flour before folding to prevent sinking. Tent bread with foil if browning too quickly. For a glossier crust, brush with simple syrup after baking. Can be made gluten-free by substituting flour with a gluten-free blend. Dairy-free options include using almond milk and dairy-free margarine or coconut oil.

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Keywords: cherry almond bread, quick bread, Easter bread, easy holiday treat, dried cherries, toasted almonds, almond extract

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