Maraschino Cherry Nut Bread
Ingredients:
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1 cup white sugar
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¼ cup solid vegetable shortening (such as Crisco®)
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2 eggs
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1 teaspoon salt
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1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
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1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
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1 (8 ounce) jar maraschino cherries, drained and juice reserved, divided
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½ cup chopped pecans