CHERRY BREAD

1 cup sugar
2 eggs, beaten
3 cups sifted all-purpose flour, divided use
1 cup milk
4 tsp baking powder
1 tsp salt
1 (8 oz) jar maraschino cherries, drained and chopped
2 tbsp butter, melted

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a loaf pan.

Add the sugar to eggs in a mixing bowl; beat well. Mix in 2 cups flour, adding alternately with the milk. Combine the remaining 1 cup flour, baking powder, and salt; stir into batter. Add cherries and butter, mix well. Pour into prepared loaf pan.

Bake in a 350 degree F oven for 1 hour.

From: Eagle Harbor Inn and Cottages, Ephraim, Wisconsin 54211
Source: The American Country Inn and Bed and Breakfast Cookbook by Kitty & Lucian Maynard