Candy Cane Bread

13 ingredients
7 steps

Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup butter or 1/2 cup margarine
  • 1/4 cup chopped peanuts
  • 1 beaten egg
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • Powdered sugar icing
  • 2 cups sifted powdered sugar
  • milk
  • red decorating icing (optional) or green decorating icing (optional)
  • crushed peppermint candy (optional)

Directions

  1. 1
    Stir together flour, brown sugar, baking powder and salt.
  2. 2
    Cut in the butter or margarine until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Add nuts.
  3. 3
    Mix egg and milk. Stir into dry mixture just till moistened.
  4. 4
    On a lightly floured surface, pat dough to a 10 x 7-inch rectangle, 1/2 inch thick. Cut crosswise into 1-inch strips. Twist each strip by holding both ends. Bend 1 end to form a candy cane.
  5. 5
    Place several inches apart on greased baking sheet. Bake at 425 degrees for 10 minutes or till light brown.
  6. 6
    Carefully transfer to rack. Cool. Coat each cane with powdered Sugar Icing. Decorate, using decorator icing, cinnamon candies, or peppermint candies as desired. Makes 10.
  7. 7
    Powdered Sugar Icing: In bowl combine 2 cups sifted powdered sugar and enough milk to make of drizzling consistency.

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