Christmas Recipes

Gumdrop Bread

Gumdrop Bread is a crazy, colorful and quick bread that the kids will love!

Gumdrop Bread recipe

Yield: 1 loaf (about 24 slices)

Ingredients

  • 2 1/2 cups Gold Medal all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup shortening
  • 1 1/4 cups buttermilk
  • 3 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 cup small gumdrops, cut in half
  • 1/2 cup chopped nuts, if desired

Instructions

  1. Heat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease bottom only of a 9 x 5 x 3 inch loaf pan.
  2. Beat all ingredients except gumdrops and nuts in large bowl with electric mixer on low speed 15 seconds. Beat on medium speed 30 seconds, scraping bowl constantly. Stir in gumdrops and nuts. Pour into pan.
  3. Bake for 60 to 65 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean. Loosen sides of loaf from pan; remove from pan to wire rack. Cool completely, about 2 hours, before slicing.
  4. For best results, wrap and refrigerate for at least 8 hours before slicing.

Notes

Did You Know...Hold the nuts! Some kids have serious nut allergies, so check with parents before sharing this gumdrop goodie.

Purchasing: Squeeze those gumdrops in the store. Look for soft and moist candies for best bread results.

Nutrition

Per serving: Calories 145 (Calories from Fat 25); Total Fat 3g (Saturated Fat 1g); Cholesterol 20mg; Sodium 210mg; Total Carbohydrate 27g (Dietary Fiber 0g); Protein 2g

Percent Daily Value*: Vitamin A 0%; Vitamin C 0%; Calcium 6%; Iron 4%

Exchanges: 1 Starch; 1 Fruit

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Attribution

Recipe and photo used with permission from: Betty Crocker



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