Spicy Peach Nut Bread

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Spicy Peach Nut Bread

 

2 cups all-purpose flour

2/3 cup granulated sugar

2 teaspoons baking powder

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon baking soda

1/4 teaspoon ground cloves

2 tablespoons softened butter

1 16 ounce can (2 cups) sliced peaches or apricot halves, drained (reserve

syrup)

1/2 cup reserved syrup

2 eggs

1 cup chopped nuts

1 cup raisins (optional)

 

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Using solid shortening, generously grease and

flour a 9 x 5-inch or 8 x 4-inch loaf pan.

Lightly spoon flour into measuring cup; level off.

In large bowl, blend ingredients at low speed until moistened. Beat for 2

minutes at medium speed. Stir nuts into batter. Pour into prepared pan.

Bake 60 to 70 minutes until a wooden pick inserted in center comes out

clean.

Immediately remove from pan; cool completely. If desired, drizzle with

confectioners' sugar glaze. Store tightly wrapped in refrigerator.