1 1/2 c. sugar
1/2 c. shortening
3 eggs
1/4 c. cherry juice
1/2 c. milk
1 tsp. almond flavoring
2 1/2 c. flour
1/4 tsp. salt
2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 c. chopped maraschino cherries
1 c. chopped nuts

Cream shortening. Add sugar, eggs, cherry juice, milk and almond flavoring. Sift flour, salt and baking powder. Add to first mixture. Add cherries and nuts. Bake 1 hour at 350 degrees (1 large or 2 small loaves).