Cherry Breakfast Bread

With my son starting his school year tomorrow I would like for him to have something that resembles healthy before he runs off into the world. I have decided that unless I can pick up a cerial for under $2, we don't need it. And pop tarts I am almost refusing to buy at all. I have, however, promised that if there is some amazing deal on even the off brand pop tarts that I would pick them up. I think the family will change their tune a bit when they start eating REAL food in the morning instead of the food substitute that they have been getting. I am so glad that I am learning how to cook so that I can provide them with a healthier, less costly meal option.

I promised my son Banana Nut Bread but forgot to buy Bananas last week. I did, however had a can of cherry pie filling that has worked out nicely. (although tomorrow it is too the store to pick up banana's for next week, and possibly some cans of other pie fillings to try them out with this recipe.)

Cherry Breakfast Bread

2 eggs
1/2 cup vegetable shortening
1 1/2 cups cherry pie filling
2 cups flour
1 cup sugar
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/8 teaspoon salt

Preheat your oven to 300 degrees F. Prepare a standard loaf pan by rubbing the sides with shortening or use a non-stick spray. Small loaf pans can also be used without varying the time or temperature for cooking.

I have a bread maker so I let it do all the work for me. I added all the ingredients in the order listed above, set my bread maker to the "dough" setting and waited.

Spoon into your prepared loaf pan or pans and place in the oven to cook. (I was able to fill 5 small pans half way) Bake approximately 55 to 60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Remove from oven and cool on wire racks 10 minutes; remove from pans. It is easier to cut the bread when it is cool, but it taste wonderful warm.

Makes approximately 10 slices of about 1-inch thick.

This is an adapted recipe from a Banana Nut Bread recipe that I found online. To see the original recipe and many others that I plan on trying out please visit http://whatscookingamerica.net/CynthiaPineda/BananaBread.htm