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$500 Margarita Bread Recipe


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Ingredients
  • 2/3 c pecans, sliced .
  • 2 c all-purpose flour, sifted .
  • 2 tbsps shortening .
  • 1/4 c orange-flavored liqueur (such as) .
  • 2 tsps powdered sugar .
  • 2/3 c brown sugar, firmly packed .
  • 1 tbsp lime zest .
  • 1 tsp lime zest (use a microplane grater if you have one) .
  • 1/4 c butter, softened .
  • 1 tsp baking soda .
  • 1 tbsp orange-flavored liqueur .
  • 1 c pitted dates, sliced small dice .
  • 1 (8 oz) package cream cheese, softened .
  • 1/4 c tequila .
  • CREAM CHEESE SPREAD .
  • 1/2 c warm water .
  • 1 large egg .
  • 1 tsp salt .
  • 1 tsp lemon zest .
  • triple sec or Cointreau liqueur

Directions
  • Step #1 In a small bowl, tequila, water, orange liqueur, mix dates, lemon & lime zest; set aside.
  • Step #2 In large mixer bowl, beat sugar, shortening & egg until fluffy.
  • Step #3 In another bowl, mix flour, soda & salt.
  • Step #4 Add to creamed mixture alternately with date mixture, using low to medium speed.
  • Step #5 Stir in pecans.
  • Step #6 Turn into greased 9" x 5" by 2-1/2" loaf pan.
  • Step #7 Bake at 350 degrees for 50-60 mins, or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
  • Step #8 Or, bake 3 or 4 mini loaf pans 30-35 mins.
  • Step #9 Turn out on wire rack to cool.
  • Step #10 Slice thin & serve this with cream cheese spread.
  • Step #11 CREAM CHEESE SPREAD:.
  • Step #12 In small mixer bowl, beat cream cheese, butter & sugar until smooth.
  • Step #13 Stir in liqueur & lime zest.
  • Step #14 Makes 1-1/4 c.
  • Step #15 Bread freezes well.
  • Enjoy the $500 Margarita Bread recipe

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