Peach Bread

Directions

1. 1
   Heat oven to 350°F
2. 2
   Spray three 3 x 5 3/4 x 2-inch mini loaf pans with flour no-stick cooking spray.
3. 3
   Combine flour, salt, baking soda, cinnamon and nutmeg in medium bowl; set aside.
4. 4
   Combine sugar and shortening in bowl of electric mixer.
5. 5
   Beat until fluffy, about 2 minutes.
6. 6
   RESERVE 3 tablespoons preserves; set aside in microwave-safe bowl. Add remaining preserves, almond extract and buttermilk to shortening mixture. Mix 2 minutes.
7. 7
   Add eggs, one at a time, mixing about 15 seconds after each addition.
8. 8
   Stop and scrape bowl.
9. 9
   Gradually add flour mixture, beating until well combined, about 1 minute.
10. 10
    Divide batter into 3 prepared pans.
11. 11
    Bake 30 to 35 minutes or until toothpick inserted into center comes out clean.
12. 12
    Cool in pans for 10 minutes; remove to cooling racks.
13. 13
    Heat reserved preserves in microwave on HIGH (100% power) for 20 seconds; spread onto tops of cooled breads.