Candy Cane Bread Recipe

Name: Candy Cane Bread
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Baking & Desserts
Ingredients: 2 cups all-purpose flour; 1/4 cup packed brown sugar; 2 teaspoons baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 cup butter or 1/2 cup margarine; 1/4 cup chopped peanuts; 1 beaten egg; 1/2 cup milk; Powdered sugar icing; 2 cups sifted powdered sugar; milk; red decorating icing (optional) or green decorating icing (optional); crushed peppermint candy (optional)

Servings: persons

2 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup butter or 1/2 cup margarine
1/4 cup chopped peanuts
1 beaten egg
1/2 cup milk
Powdered sugar icing
2 cups sifted powdered sugar
milk
red decorating icing (optional) or green decorating icing (optional)
crushed peppermint candy (optional)

1
Stir together flour, brown sugar, baking powder and salt.
2
Cut in the butter or margarine until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Add nuts.
3
Mix egg and milk. Stir into dry mixture just till moistened.
4
On a lightly floured surface, pat dough to a 10 x 7-inch rectangle, 1/2 inch thick. Cut crosswise into 1-inch strips. Twist each strip by holding both ends. Bend 1 end to form a candy cane.
5
Place several inches apart on greased baking sheet. Bake at 425 degrees for 10 minutes or till light brown.
6
Carefully transfer to rack. Cool. Coat each cane with powdered Sugar Icing. Decorate, using decorator icing, cinnamon candies, or peppermint candies as desired. Makes 10.
7
Powdered Sugar Icing: In bowl combine 2 cups sifted powdered sugar and enough milk to make of drizzling consistency.

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

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups all-purpose flour, 1/4 cup packed brown sugar, 2 teaspoons baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and more.

Yes, Candy Cane Bread falls under the Baking & Desserts 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.

Candy Cane Bread

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