Candy Cane Bread

11 ingredients
8 steps

Ingredients

  • 2 c. all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 c. packed brown sugar
  • 2 tsp. baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 1/2 c. butter or margarine
  • 1/4 c. chopped peanuts
  • 1 egg, beaten
  • 1/2 c. milk
  • 1 recipe powdered sugar icing
  • pressurized red and green decorating icing (optional)
  • crushed peppermint candies (optional)

Directions

  1. 1
    Stir together the flour, brown sugar, baking powder and salt. Cut in the butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  2. 2
    Add nuts.
  3. 3
    Mix egg and milk; stir into dry mixture until moistened. On a lightly floured surface, pat dough to a 10 x 7-inch rectangle, 1/2-inch thick.
  4. 4
    Cut crosswise into 1-inch strips. Twist each strip by holding both ends.
  5. 5
    Bend 1 end to form a candy cane.
  6. 6
    Place several inches apart on greased baking sheet. Bake at 425° for 10 minutes, or until light brown.
  7. 7
    Carefully transfer to rack and cool.
  8. 8
    Coat each cane with powdered sugar icing.

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