Cherry Bread

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 350°.
2. 2
   Cream shortening and lightly packed brown sugar; add beaten egg and beat well.
3. 3
   Blend or sift together flour, baking powder and salt.
4. 4
   Combine milk and syrup from red maraschino cherries.
5. 5
   Add dry ingredients to creamed mixture alternating with milk mixture.
6. 6
   Combine after each addition but do not beat.
7. 7
   Carefully fold in drained, quartered red maraschino cherries, and chopped walnuts.
8. 8
   Pour into a greased 9 x 5-inch loaf pan.
9. 9
   Let stand 20 minutes.
10. 10
    Bake in a preheated 350° oven for 55 to 65 minutes.