Candy cane bread

2       c            flour
     1/4   c            Packed brown sugar
   2       ts           baking powder
     1/2   ts           Salt
     1/2   c            margarine
     1/4   c            Chopped nuts
   1                    Egg, beaten
     1/2   c            Milk
                        Red and Green decorator
                        -Icing (optional)
                        Powdered sugar for icing

  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.