Bishop Bread with Gluten Free Option
Bishop’s Bread with Gluten Free Option is similar to fruitcake but SO much better, plus it makes a great gift!
Servings 24 servings
Calories 236kcal
Ingredients
- 1 cup sugar 210g
- 4 tablespoons butter, melted 56g
- 4 eggs beaten (at room temperature)
- 2 tablespoons vanilla extract 25mL
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour* 220g
- 2 teaspoons baking powder 9g
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup red candied cherries 167g
- 1 cup green candied cherries 167g
- 2 cups whole pecans 220g
- 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips 186g
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F.
- Place the first 7 ingredients in a large bowl and stir with a wooden spoon until completely combined. Do not over mix. Fold in cherries, pecans and chocolate chips.
- Scoop batter into two greased (8" x 3.75" x 2.5") loaf pans. Bake in preheated oven for 50-60 minutes or until light golden brown. Do not over bake.
- Makes 2 loaves.
Notes
*Gluten Free Option - If you want to make this a gluten free bread, substitute Gluten Free All Purpose Flour and add ¾ teaspoon xanthum gum.
Nutrition
Calories: 236kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 33mg | Sodium: 77mg | Potassium: 131mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 18g | Vitamin A: 106IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 31mg | Iron: 1mg