Grandma's Brown Nut Bread |
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Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 45 Minutes |
Ready In: 65 Minutes Servings: 8 |
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This is an old wartime recipe given to me by my husband's grandmother over 30 years ago. Notice that it uses no eggs or added fat. It is a family favorite on holidays and for a healthy breakfast spread with low-fat cream cheese. I use a variety of pan sizes, varying the baking times and testing with an instant read thermometer for doneness (190-205 degrees). Ingredients:
1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour |
3/4 cup sifted unbleached all-purpose flour |
1/4 teaspoon baking powder |
1/2 teaspoon salt |
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda |
1/3 cup raisins |
1/4 cup chopped walnuts or 1/4 cup pecans (optional) |
1/3 cup molasses |
1 1/2 cups buttermilk |
Directions:
1. Sift together the white flour, baking powder, salt, and baking soda.
2. Into a mixing bowl put the whole wheat flour, raisins, nuts and the white flour mixture.
3. Mix well.
4. In a separate container, add milk to molasses and stir.
5. Add to dry ingredients and stir until smooth.
6. Pour into greased bread pans, about 9 x 5 inches.
7. Bake in a preheated 350 degree oven for 45 to 50 minutes.
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