* Exported from MasterCook *
(Bread), Sweet Easter Quick Bread
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Serving Size : 48 Preparation Time :0:45
Categories : Bread-Bakers Mailing List Breads
Holidays Low Fat
Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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12 ounces beer -- bottled
2 pounds dark brown sugar
1/2 cup butter or margarine
6 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
9 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 cup baking powder
3 cups raisins
3 cups candied mixed fruit
Preheat oven to 350F (175C). Grease 4 9x5" loaf pans.
In a large saucepan, combine beer, sugar and butter over medium-low
heat. When the ingredients melt into each other remove from the stove
top and let cool. When the mixture is cool, mix in beaten eggs and
vanilla extract.
In a large bowl, combine flour, baking powder, raisins and mixed
fruits. Stir beer mixture slowly into the dry mixture, incorporating
and mixing as you go. Pour mixture into the prepared loaf pans.
Bake in a preheated 350F (175C) oven for 90 minutes.
Amount Per Serving Calories: 257 | Total Fat: 2.9g | Cholesterol: 32mg
Yield 4 - 9x5" loaves
Description:
"A delicious Easter favorite from the islands. The time it takes
to make this dish is worth it when you bite into a tantalizing piece."
Source:
"allrecipes.com"
Start to Finish Time:
"2:15"
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Per Serving (excluding unknown items): 214 Calories; 3g Fat (11.7%
calories from fat); 4g Protein; 44g Carbohydrate; 1g Dietary Fiber;
32mg Cholesterol; 159mg Sodium. Exchanges: 1 Grain(Starch); 0 Lean
Meat; 1/2 Fruit; 1/2 Fat; 1 Other Carbohydrates.
Serving Ideas : It tastes even more excellent served warm with butter or cheese.