Gumdrop Bread

  • Prep 10 min
  • Total 3 hr 15 min
  • Servings 1

Ingredients

  • 2 1/2 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup shortening
  • 1 1/4 cups buttermilk
  • 3 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 cup small gumdrop, cut in half
  • 1/2 cup chopped nuts, if desired

Steps

  • 1
    Heat oven to 350°F. Grease bottom only of loaf pan, 9x5x3 inches.
  • 2
    Beat all ingredients except gumdrops and nuts in large bowl with electric mixer on low speed 15 seconds. Beat on medium speed 30 seconds, scraping bowl constantly. Stir in gumdrops and nuts. Pour into pan.
  • 3
    Bake 60 to 65 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Loosen sides of loaf from pan; remove from pan to wire rack. Cool completely, about 2 hours, before slicing. For best results, wrap and refrigerate at least 8 hours before slicing.

  • Hold the nuts! Some kids have serious nut allergies, so check with parents before sharing this gumdrop goodie.
  • Squeeze those gumdrops in the store. Look for soft and moist candies for best bread results.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories
145
Calories from Fat
25
Total Fat
3 g
Saturated Fat
1 g
Cholesterol
20 mg
Sodium
210 mg
Potassium
60 mg
Total Carbohydrate
27 g
Dietary Fiber
0g
Protein
2 g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
0%
0%
Vitamin C
0%
0%
Calcium
6%
6%
Iron
4%
4%
Exchanges:
1 Starch; 1 Fruit;
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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