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Cardamom Tea Bread
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1/2 cup finely chopped mixed candied fruit
2 cups all-purpose flour, divided
1/4 cup butter or margarine, softened
1/4 cup shortening
1 cup sugar
2 eggs
2/3 cup milk
1/4 cup orange juice
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom
Combine candied fruit and 1 tablespoon flour in a small bowl; set aside. In a
large mixing bowl, cream the butter, shortening and sugar for 1 minute. Add the
eggs, milk, orange juice, baking powder, salt, cardamom and remaining flour. Beat
on low speed for 30 seconds; beat on high for 3 minutes. Stir in fruit. Pour
into a greased and floured 9-in. x 5-in. x 3-in. loaf pan. Bake at 350° for
65-70 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool
for 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack to cool completely.
Yield: 1 loaf.
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