Delight your taste buds with the rich, festive flavors of Maraschino Pecan Bread, a show-stopping recipe designed for your bread machine (ABM). Featuring the perfect balance of sweetness from chopped maraschino cherries and a delightful crunch from toasted pecans, this bread is as visually stunning as it is delicious. Ideal for holiday brunches, tea-time treats, or simply as a special indulgence, this recipe combines easy prep with the convenience of a bread machine to produce a beautifully fragrant, tender loaf every time. With warming notes from melted butter and milk, and a hint of sweetness in every bite, this Maraschino Pecan Bread is a must-try for those who love unique, homemade bread recipes that deliver both texture and flavor. Serve it warm with a pat of butter or enjoy it plainβitβs a guaranteed crowd-pleaser!
Gather all the ingredients and ensure the maraschino cherries are thoroughly drained and chopped to prevent excess moisture in the bread.
Add the ingredients to the bread machine pan in the order recommended by the manufacturer. Typically, this means adding the wet ingredients (warm water, melted butter, warm milk) first, followed by the dry ingredients (flour, sugar, salt).
Create a small well in the center of the dry ingredients and add the active dry yeast to avoid direct contact with liquids.
Set the bread machine to the 'Sweet Bread' or equivalent setting, and choose the desired crust color (light, medium, or dark). Start the machine.
When the machine signals for additional ingredients or during the kneading cycle (if your machine does not issue an alert), add the chopped maraschino cherries and pecans. Make sure they are evenly distributed throughout the dough.
Allow the machine to complete its cycle, which includes kneading, rising, and baking. Avoid lifting the lid during the process as it may interfere with even baking.
Once the machine completes the baking cycle, carefully remove the bread from the pan and let it cool on a wire rack for at least 15β20 minutes before slicing.
Serve the Maraschino Pecan Bread warm or at room temperature, plain or with a spread of butter for added flavor.
Calories |
2345 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 68.5 g | 88% | |
| Saturated Fat | 19.4 g | 97% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 67 mg | 22% | |
| Sodium | 2417 mg | 105% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 389.9 g | 142% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 16.6 g | 59% | |
| Total Sugars | 91.8 g | ||
| Protein | 47.3 g | 95% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.8 mcg | 4% | |
| Calcium | 173 mg | 13% | |
| Iron | 18.9 mg | 105% | |
| Potassium | 896 mg | 19% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.