Bread, Muffin and Scone Recipes

New England Apple Cheddar Bread

Source: Deerfield Inn, Deerfield, MA

2/3 cup granulated sugar
2 cups self-rising flour
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 cup chopped cashews, walnuts, or pecans
2 eggs, slightly beaten
1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, melted
1/2 cup (1 medium apple) baking apple, peeled
    and finely chopped
1/2 cup (2 ounces) sharp Cheddar cheese, grated
1/4 cup milk

Heat oven to 350 degrees F.

Butter a 9 x 5-inch loaf pan. In a large bowl combine the sugar, flour, cinnamon and nuts. In a separate bowl combine eggs, butter, apples, cheese and milk. Add to sugar mixture.

Spread batter into the prepared pan. Bake for 1 hour. Cover with foil if it gets brown too quickly.

Makes 1 loaf.