Heidi's Cherry Eggnog Bread

2 1/2 c. SR flour
3/4 c. sugar
1 egg, beaten
2 t. rum extract
1 1/3 to 1 1/2 c. eggnog (until a good consistency)
1/3 c. oil
1/2 c. chopped pecans, optional
3/4-1 c. maraschino cherries, halved (I used a 16 oz. jar of red cherries and a small jar of green cherries, cut in quarters, because the green ones are harder to find.)
3/4 c. confectioners sugar (for glaze)
a little eggnog (for glaze)

Combine dry ingredients. Add egg, eggnog, and oil a little at a time and mix well. Add nuts, if using, and cherries. Mix well. Pour into sprayed bread pan or 3 small loaf pans. I filled 6 mini loaf pans 1/2-2/3 full. Bake at 350 degrees for 50-60 minutes if using large loaf pan. I baked for 35-40 minutes for the mini loaves. Makes 12 mini loaves (1.4"x4"x2.5") I didn't make a glaze for my bread, but if you want to make some, combine 3/4 c. confectioners sugar and a little eggnog. Drizzle over warm bread.
mini loaf pictured--->