This easy Bishop's Bread recipe is a delicious and festive with simple ingredients like chopped nuts, maraschino cherries, chocolate chips, and a few pantry staples, you can create a moist and flavorful loaf that's perfect for the holidays or any special occasion. This recipe is easy to follow, and the end result is a crowd-pleasing treat that everyone will enjoy. Not a fruitcake!
kitchen Ingredients
1
cup
Sugar
3
W.
Eggs
1
Tbsp
Butter (if unsalted, add 1/4 teaspoon salt)
1.5
tsp
Baking Powder
1
cup
Maraschino cherries
1
cup
Dates
2
cups
Nuts (almonds, pecans, and/or walnuts)
1
bag
(12 ounces) Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips
menu_book Directions
Preheat oven to 300°F.
Grease a loaf pan and line with wax paper.
Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
Add baking powder and eggs, mix well.
Fold in chocolate chips, nuts, and cherries.
Pour batter into prepared loaf pan.
Bake for 1 hour and 15 minutes.
Let cool completely before slicing.
Key Points:
Bishop's bread is a delicious alternative to fruitcake.
Nuts can be varied (almonds, pecans, walnuts).
Drain cherries before adding to the batter.
Don't overmix the cherries; keep them in chunks.
Bake at a low temperature (300°F) for a moist result.
Allow to cool completely before slicing to prevent crumbling.