Cherry Almond Bread (Bread Machine)

Recipe By : The Bread Machine Cookbook by Melissa Clark May 1993 p87

3 - 4 Point* Per Serving

1 1/2 LB LOAF--

1 1/4 cups milk

1 1/2 tablespoons butter

1 1/2 tablespoons almond paste

3 tablespoons sugar

1 1/2 teaspoons salt

2/3 cup whole wheat flour

2 1/3 cups bread flour

2 1/2 teaspoons yeast

1/2 cup sour cherries -- dried

1/3 cup chopped almonds

Bake according to manufacturer's instructions, adding the cherries and almonds during the raisin bread cycle, or five minutes before the final kneading is finished.

Makes 12 thick slices.

NOTES: I'm embarrassed to admit it, but I got this idea for this loaf from my hair conditioner. Despite this, it is a classic, wonderful combination. Find dried sour cherries at specialty shops or health food stores or by mail from American Spoon Foods: 411 East Lake Street, Petoskey, MI 49770, (616) 347-9030.

JENN'S LOWER FAT NOTES: Use skim milk instead of regular, use unsweetened applesauce instead of butter.

NOTES : Per serving: 196.6 cal, 5.5g (24.7%) fat, 2.3g fibre, 296mg sodium.Per serving: 3.93 points

Per serving ( using lower fat note): 178.2 cal, 3.3g (16.2%) fat, 2.3g fibre, 282mg sodium Per serving ( using lower fat note): 3.38 points