Fruit Cocktail Bread

Fruit Cocktail Bread

Yield: 1 loaf

Ingredients:

2 c. flour

2/3 c. sugar

1 tsp. baking powder

1/2 tsp. baking soda

1/2 tsp. salt

1/4 tsp. nutmeg

1 tsp. cinnamon

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1/3 c. whipped butter

2 eggs

1/4 c. milk

1 (17 oz.) fruit cocktail, drained

1/4 or more chopped dried apricots (optional)

1/2 c. chopped nuts (optional)

1/4 cup raisins (optional)

 

Directions:

Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.

Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Blend in milk.

Add drained fruit cocktail and nuts; mix well. Add combined dry ingredients, mixing just until moistened.

Pour batter into greased and floured 9×5-inch loaf pan.

Bake at 350 degrees 50-55 minutes or until wooden pick comes out clean.