Old-Fashioned Plum Loaves

Name: Old-Fashioned Plum Loaves
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 2 mini loaves.
Ingredients: 1 cup all-purpose flour; 3/4 cup sugar; 1/2 teaspoon baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 1 large egg, lightly beaten; 1 large egg yolk, lightly beaten; 1 jar (4 ounces) plum baby food; 1/4 cup vegetable oil; 1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts; 1/4 cup sugar; 2 tablespoons buttermilk; 2 tablespoons butter; 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract

This moist quick bread has a sweet glaze. The secret ingredient that makes it so easy and convenient is baby food.

Ingredients

1 cup all-purpose flour
3/4 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 large egg, lightly beaten
1 large egg yolk, lightly beaten
1 jar (4 ounces) plum baby food
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts
1/4 cup sugar
2 tablespoons buttermilk
2 tablespoons butter
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions

In a large bowl, combine the first six ingredients. Stir in the egg, egg yolk, baby food and oil just until moistened. Fold in nuts. Spoon into two greased 5-3/4x3x2-in. loaf pans. Bake at 325° for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Meanwhile, in a saucepan, combine the sugar, buttermilk and butter; bring to a boil. Cook and stir for 3 minutes. Remove from the heat; stir in vanilla. Poke holes with a fork in top of loaves. Pour topping over loaves. Cool in pans for 10 minutes or until topping is absorbed. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool.

Editor’s Note: The baked bread may be frozen for up to 2 months.