Candy Cane Bread

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup butter or margarine
• 1/4 cup chopped peanuts
• 1 beaten egg
• 1/2 cup milk

Powdered sugar icing

• 2 cups sifted powdered sugar
• milk
• red decorating icing (optional) or green decorating icing (optional)
• crushed peppermint candies (optional)

Directions

1. 1

   Stir together flour, brown sugar, baking powder and salt.

2. 2

   Cut in the butter or margarine until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Add nuts.

3. 3

   Mix egg and milk. Stir into dry mixture just till moistened.

4. 4

   On a lightly floured surface, pat dough to a 10 x 7-inch rectangle, 1/2 inch thick. Cut crosswise into 1-inch strips. Twist each strip by holding both ends. Bend 1 end to form a candy cane.

5. 5

   Place several inches apart on greased baking sheet. Bake at 425 degrees for 10 minutes or till light brown.

6. 6

   Carefully transfer to rack. Cool. Coat each cane with powdered Sugar Icing. Decorate, using decorator icing, cinnamon candies, or peppermint candies as desired. Makes 10.

7. 7

   Powdered Sugar Icing: In bowl combine 2 cups sifted powdered sugar and enough milk to make of drizzling consistency.