Bishops Bread Recipe

Name: Bishops Bread
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: General
Ingredients: 2 sticks margarine, softened; 2 cups (475 ml) sugar; 4 eggs; 4 cups (950 ml) flour; 2 tsp (10 ml) baking powder; 1 tsp (5 ml) baking soda; 1 tsp (5 ml) salt; 1 cup (225 ml) buttermilk; 1-1/2 tsp (7 ml) vanilla; 1 jar (10 oz (280 grm).) maraschino cherries, drained and reserve juice; 2 cups (475 ml) chocolate chips; 2 cups (475 ml) chopped pecans; 1 cup (225 ml) coconut; 1 cup (225 ml) chopped dates (optional)

Servings: persons

2 sticks margarine, softened
2 cups (475 ml) sugar
4 eggs
4 cups (950 ml) flour
2 tsp (10 ml) baking powder
1 tsp (5 ml) baking soda
1 tsp (5 ml) salt
1 cup (225 ml) buttermilk
1-1/2 tsp (7 ml) vanilla
1 jar (10 oz (280 grm).) maraschino cherries, drained and reserve juice
2 cups (475 ml) chocolate chips
2 cups (475 ml) chopped pecans
1 cup (225 ml) coconut
1 cup (225 ml) chopped dates (optional)

1
Preheat oven to 325 degrees (175 C.) F.
2
Grease and flour two large loaf pans.
3
Cream margarine, sugar and eggs.
4
Sift dry ingredients.
5
Combine buttermilk, vanilla and reserved cherry juice.
6
Blend dry ingredients and buttermilk mixture alternately to margarine mixture.
7
Stir in remaining ingredients.
8
Transfer batter to prepared loaf pans.
9
Bake for 1 1/2 hours or until done.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 sticks margarine, softened, 2 cups (475 ml) sugar, 4 eggs, 4 cups (950 ml) flour, and more.

Yes, Bishops Bread falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

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