Gumdrop Bread

Ingredients

• 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 1/4 cups buttermilk
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
• 1/4 cup shortening
• 2 eggs
• 3 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 cup small gumdrops, cut in half
• 1/2 cup chopped nuts

Instructions

1. Beat all ingredients except gumdrops and nuts in a large mixer bowl on low speed for 15 seconds.
2. Beat on medium speed, scraping bowl constantly, for 30 seconds.
3. Stir in gumdrops and nuts.
4. Pour into a 9 x 5 inch loaf pan that has been greased on the bottom only.
5. Bake at 350 degrees F for 60 to 65 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted in the center comes out clean.
6. Loosen sides of loaf from the pan. Remove bread from the pan and cool completely on a wire rack.
7. For best results, wrap and refrigerate for at least 24 hours before slicing.

Notes

Refrigerate no longer than 1 week.