Candy Cane Bread

==Ingredients==
* 2 	cup 	flour
* 1/4 	cup 	Packed brown sugar
* 2 	tbsp 	baking powder
* 1/2 	tbsp 	salt
* 1/2 	cup 	margarine
* 1/4 	cup 	Chopped nuts
* 1 		egg, beaten
* 1/2 	cup 	milk
* Red and Green decorator Icing (optional)
* powdered sugar for icing
== Directions ==
# Grease a cookie sheet and set aside.
# Stir together flour, brown sugar, baking powder and salt.
# Cut in margarine until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
# Add the nuts.
# Combine the egg and milk.
# Stir into the flour mixture just til moistened.
# On a lightly floured surface, pat dough into a 10 x 7" rectangle.
# Cut crosswise into 1" wide strips.
# Twist each strip by holding both ends.
# Bend 1 end to form candy cane shape.
# Place candy canes several inches apart on cookie sheet.
# Bake in a 425F oven for 10 minutes or til light brown.
# Carefully remove to a wire rack to cool.
# Frost with decorator icing or with powdered sugar icing.
# Makes 10 candy canes.
# Powdered sugar icing in a small bowl combine 2 cups powdered sugar and enough milk to make of drizzling consistency (about 3 tb) drizzle over cooled candy canes.
== See also ==
Category:Christmas Breads
Category:Brown sugar Recipes