Cinnamon Nut Brunch Loaf

By Bostoncook

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Ingredients

• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 2 cups flour
• 2 Tablespoons butter, softened
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 cup chopped nuts
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup butter
• 2/3 cup evaporated skim milk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 1/3 cup water
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 1 Tablespoon vinegar
• 2 eggs

Preparation

Step 1

1. Combine brown sugar, nuts, butter and cinnamon; set aside.

2. Spray 9 x 5 x 3 inch loaf pan w/non-stick cooking spray.

3. Cream shortening, sugar, and vanilla thoroughly. Add eggs one at a time, beating thoroughly after each one.

4. Sift together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.

5. Combine evaporated milk and water, stir in vinegar. Add flour mixture alternately with milk mixture. Blend well after each addition. Pour half the batter into prepared loaf pan. Sprinkle on streusel (brown sugar and nut) mixture, trying not to get it all the way out to the edge (will make a hole in the side of the loaf). Top with remaining batter.

6. Bake in 325 degree oven 45 to 50 minutes or until inserted toothpick comes out clean.

Notes: Excellent - very moist and tender. Used eggbeaters in place of the eggs and Splenda for half of the sugar. Also used butter instead of shortening.