Valentine’s Day Recipes

Circle of Hearts Cherry Bread

Ingredients:

Filling:

3/4 cup maraschino cherries, chopped

1/2 cup maraschino cherry juice

2 tablespoons cornstarch

1 tablespoon reduced fat margarine

1/2 cup walnuts, chopped

1/2 teaspoon almond extract

Bread:

16 ozs Hot Roll Mix

1 tablespoon granulated sugar

1 cup hot water, 110 to 120 degrees

2 tablespoons reduced fat margarine, softened

1 whole egg

Glaze:

1 cup powdered sugar

3 tablespoons skim milk

Directions:

To prepare filling, combine cherries, cherry juice, cornstarch, 1 tablespoon

margarine, walnuts, and almond extract in a saucepan. Cook over medium heat

until very thick and clear, stirring constantly. Remove from heat and set aside.

Prepare a baking sheet with cooking spray; set aside. Prepare a six ounce custard

cup with cooking spray; set aside.

To prepare bread, combine hot roll mix, foil packet, granulated sugar, hot water,

remaining margarine, and egg in a mixing bowl. Mix well. Onto a lightly floured

surface, shape dough into a ball. Knead five minutes, or until smooth. Cover and let

rest five minutes. On a lightly floured surface, roll dough into a 18 x 12" rectangle.

Spread filling over dough within half inch of edges. Starting with 18 inch side, roll

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