Cherry Bread

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 350°.
2. 2
   Lightly grease or spray a 9x5 inch glass or light metal loaf pan.
3. 3
   Stir together the flour, salt, and baking powder in a bowl.
4. 4
   In another large bowl, beat together the sugar and eggs using an electric mixer until light and frothy.
5. 5
   Alternately add the flour mixture and the reserved cherry juice to the egg mixture, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients.
6. 6
   Dust the cherries and pecans with flour and stir into the batter.
7. 7
   Scrape the batter into the prepared loaf pan.
8. 8
   Bake for 50-60 minutes, until a pick inserted into the center comes out clean.
9. 9
   Transfer to a wire rack and let cool in the pan for 10 minutes.
10. 10
    Turn the loaf out of the pan and let cool completely.
11. 11
    Serve at room temperature.