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Cherry Bread with Cherry Glaze Recipe

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  • Author: Ava
  • Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
  • Yield: 12 servings

Description

This Cherry Bread recipe combines a moist, tender crumb with bursts of juicy maraschino cherries throughout. Enhanced with almond and vanilla extracts and finished with a sweet cherry glaze, it’s a delightful treat perfect for breakfast, snack, or dessert. Baking to golden perfection creates a beautifully domed loaf that is both visually appealing and delicious.

Ingredients

For the Bread:

  • 2 Cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 ½ Teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ Teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 Cup granulated sugar
  • 1 Stick unsalted butter (½ Cup, softened)
  • 2 large eggs (at room temperature)
  • 2 Teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 Teaspoon almond extract
  • ½ Cup whole milk (at room temperature)
  • 3 Tablespoons maraschino cherry juice
  • 1 Cup maraschino cherries (chopped, drained and stems removed, reserve juice for glaze)
  • nonstick cooking spray (as needed)

For the Glaze:

  • 1 ½ Cups powdered sugar (sifted)
  • ¼ Cup heavy cream
  • 2 Tablespoons maraschino cherry juice (reserved from jar, more if needed)
  • ¼ Teaspoon almond extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F to prepare for baking the cherry bread.
  2. Prepare the Loaf Pan: Lightly coat a 9 x 5-inch loaf pan with nonstick cooking spray, then line it with parchment paper leaving ends overhanging for easy bread removal and cleanup.
  3. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, baking powder, and kosher salt until evenly combined. Set aside.
  4. Cream Butter and Sugar: Using a mixer on medium speed, cream softened unsalted butter and granulated sugar in a large bowl for 2 to 3 minutes until light and fluffy.
  5. Add Eggs: Incorporate eggs one at a time into the creamed mixture, mixing well after each addition. Scrape sides of the bowl as necessary to ensure even mixing.
  6. Add Extracts: Mix in vanilla and almond extracts until the batter is smooth and fragrant.
  7. Combine Dry Ingredients and Liquids: Reduce mixer speed to low. Add half the dry mixture and mix until just combined. Pour in all whole milk and 3 tablespoons of cherry juice, mixing until incorporated.
  8. Add Remaining Dry Ingredients: Add the rest of the dry mixture and gently mix until the batter is smooth with no flour streaks. Avoid overmixing to keep the bread tender.
  9. Fold in Chopped Cherries: Gently fold in the chopped maraschino cherries using a rubber spatula to distribute them evenly throughout the batter.
  10. Fill and Smooth Batter: Spoon the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top with a spatula. Tap the pan gently on the counter to release any large air bubbles.
  11. Bake the Bread: Bake on the center rack for 55 to 60 minutes, or until the top is golden and a toothpick inserted comes out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs but no wet batter.
  12. Cool Bread: Remove from oven and place the pan on a wire rack. Let the bread cool in the pan for 15 minutes before lifting it out by the parchment paper and transferring it to the rack to cool completely.
  13. Prepare the Glaze: Whisk together sifted powdered sugar, heavy cream, 2 tablespoons reserved cherry juice, and almond extract until smooth, glossy, and pourable but not too thin. Adjust consistency by adding more cherry juice or powdered sugar as needed.
  14. Glaze the Bread: Pour or drizzle the glaze generously over the cooled bread, allowing it to drip down the sides. Let the glaze set for 15 minutes before slicing and serving.

Notes

  • Ensure all wet ingredients like eggs and milk are at room temperature for a smoother batter and better rise.
  • Do not overmix the batter once the dry ingredients are added to keep the bread tender.
  • Use parchment paper to easily lift the bread out of the pan without sticking or breaking.
  • Let the bread cool completely before glazing to prevent the glaze from melting and running off.
  • The glaze consistency can be adjusted with cherry juice or powdered sugar for desired thickness.
  • This bread stores well wrapped at room temperature for 2-3 days or refrigerated for up to a week.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 55-60 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Find it online: https://quickandsweetrecipes.com/cherry-bread-with-cherry-glaze-recipe/