Name: Bishop's Bread II
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 2 h
Total time: 2 h 20 min
Yield: 24
Cuisine: US
Ingredients: 2 cups granulated sugar; 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened; 4 large eggs; 4 cups all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon salt; 2 teaspoons baking powder; 1 cup buttermilk; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 1 (10 ounce) jar maraschino cherries, drained, juice reserved; 2 (12 ounce) packages semi-sweet chocolate chips; 2 (8 ounce) packages chopped pitted dates; 1 cup flaked coconut, unsweetened; 2 cups chopped pecans

A timeless classic reimagined! This delectable bread, studded with jewel-toned cherries, rich chocolate, and crunchy nuts, is perfect for gifting or savoring a slice of pure indulgence. Prepare ahead and freeze for a delightful treat anytime.

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01 Step

Recipe View Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease and flour two 9x5 inch loaf pans. (5 minutes)

02 Step

Recipe View In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy. (7 minutes)

03 Step

Recipe View Beat in the eggs one at a time, ensuring each is fully incorporated. (3 minutes)

04 Step

Recipe View In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, salt, and baking powder. (3 minutes)

05 Step

Recipe View In a third bowl, combine the buttermilk, baking soda, vanilla extract, and reserved maraschino cherry juice. (2 minutes)

06 Step

Recipe View Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the buttermilk mixture, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined. Be careful not to overmix. (5 minutes)

07 Step

Recipe View Gently fold in the drained cherries, chocolate chips, dates, coconut, and pecans until evenly distributed throughout the batter. (5 minutes)

08 Step

Recipe View Pour the batter evenly into the prepared loaf pans. (2 minutes)

09 Step

Recipe View Bake in the preheated oven for 90 to 120 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean. If the tops are browning too quickly, tent with foil during the last 30 minutes of baking. (90-120 minutes)