Holiday Rum Loaf (Bread Machine)

• cup luke water1
• cups white bread flour↗3
• tablespoons dry milk↗2 1⁄2
• teaspoon rum extract↗3⁄4
• teaspoons salt↗1 1⁄2
• tablespoons butter↗2
• tablespoons brown sugar↗3
• tablespoons dark rum↗3 1⁄2
• cup pecan pieces↗1⁄3
• teaspoons fast rise yeast or 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast↗1 1⁄2

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Combine according to your manufacturer's directions.

2. 2

   Makes one 1 1/2 pound loaf.

3. 3

   Success Hints: For a real treat, also prepare Rum Bath for dipping (see recipe I posted).

4. 4

   This recipe can be made using regualr and rapid bake cycles.