Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1-3/4 c All purpose flour
2 ts Baking powder
1/2 ts Salt
1/4 ts Nutmeg
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1/2 c Butter
1 c Sugar
3 Eggs, separated
1 t Vanilla
1/2 c Milk
1 c Glacé cherries (1/2 lb)
-cut
-in halves
Sift flour, measure and sift again with the baking powder, salt and nutmeg.
Cream butter and sugar well. Add the egg yolks and vanilla. Beat well
again. Add 1-1/4 cups of the flour alternately with the milk,beginning and
ending with flour and beating smooth after each additions. Fold in the egg
whites which have been beaten until stiff. Sprinkle half of the flour that
was saved out over the batter, then sprinkle cherries over, and then
remaining flour, fold gently until all is well blended. Bake in a well
greased 5x9 loaf pan for about 1 to 1-1/2 hours at 350°F or until done.
Origin: Found in recipe box bought at garage sale.
