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

 * 1) Grease a cookie sheet and set aside.
 * 2) Stir together flour, brown sugar, baking powder and salt.
 * 3) Cut in margarine until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
 * 4) Add the nuts.
 * 5) Combine the egg and milk.
 * 6) Stir into the flour mixture just til moistened.
 * 7) On a lightly floured surface, pat dough into a 10 x 7" rectangle.
 * 8) Cut crosswise into 1" wide strips.
 * 9) Twist each strip by holding both ends.
 * 10) Bend 1 end to form candy cane shape.
 * 11) Place candy canes several inches apart on cookie sheet.
 * 12) Bake in a 425F oven for 10 minutes or til light brown.
 * 13) Carefully remove to a wire rack to cool.
 * 14) Frost with decorator icing or with powdered sugar icing.
 * 15) Makes 10 candy canes.
 * 16) 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.