New England Apple Cheddar Bread

10/10/2000

2/3 cup sugar

2 cups self-rising flour

1 teaspoon cinnamon

1/2 cup chopped cashews, walnuts, or pecans

2 eggs, slightly beaten

1/2 cup butter, melted

1/2 cup baking apples, peeled, and finely chopped

1/2 cup sharp Cheddar cheese, grated

1/4 cup milk

Note: If 2 cups self-rising flour is not available, use 2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking powder, and 1/2 teaspoon salt.

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Butter a 9-by-5-inch loaf pan. In a large bowl, combine sugar, flour, cinnamon, and nuts. In a separate bowl, combine eggs, butter, apples, cheese and milk. Add to sugar mixture. Spread batter into prepared pan. Bake 1 hour. Cover with foil if it gets brown too quickly.

Yield: Makes 1 loaf