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When I found myself with an abundant supply of baby carrots I bravely went beyond my carrot standbys (carrot bread and carrot cake) and tried a few new recipes. This yummy bread features a great combination of carrots, coconut and dried cherries. All the carrots keep the bread moist and since it makes several loaves, it's lovely to share one with a friend or freeze one for later.
You don't even need a mixer to whip this up! Just get a large mixing bowl and a good wooden spoon and you'll be on your way.
Combine the carrots and sugar, baking powder, baking soda and flour
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then add the coconut.
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In a large measuring cup, combine the milk, oil and eggs, and beat the eggs slightly. Add this to the carrot mixture.
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Fold in the cherries - I chopped mine up a bit so there would be more pieces incorporated into the batter.
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Divide the batter between three 7" loaf pans, or two 9" pans. (I only have 9" pans!)
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Bake for 40-50 minutes or until the bread tests done. Cool in pans for 10 minutes then remove from the pans to cool completely on a wire rack.
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There are more recipes at Mouthwatering Monday, Tempt my Tummy Tuesday, Tasty Tuesday and Tuesday at the Table.
Carrot Cherry Bread
3 eggs, lightly beaten
2 1/2 cups flour
2 cups grated carrots
1 1/2 cups flaked coconut
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup milk
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. baking soda
1/2 cup dried cherries
In a mixing bowl, combine the first nine ingredients; mix well. Fold in cherries. Spoon into three greased 7-1/2-in. x 3-3/4-in. x 2-1/4-in. loaf pans or two 9x5 pans.
Bake at 350 for 40-45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center of the bread comes out clean. Cool in the pans for 10 minutes then remove from the pans and cool completely on a wire rack.
Can you believe I've never heard of that combination before? Sounds like it would be very interesting! - www.delightfulcountrycookin.com
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