Memorial Day Recipes

Holiday Brown Bread Loaves

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Holiday Brown Bread Loaves

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Make this recipe for a great holiday gift! It tops the fruit cake any day.

Shared by Stisabell,
Madison, WI

Ingredients

  • 2 C. raisins
  • 4 C. water
  • 2 C. granulated sugar
  • 5 C. bread flour
  • 2 Tbs. shortening/butter
  • 6 Tbs. molasses
  • 2 tsp. vanilla
  • 2 eggs
  • 4 tsp. baking soda
  • 1/2 C. chopped walnuts (not fine)

Directions

Cook raisins in boiling water until puffy. Let cool for 15-20 minutes, and keep the water! Mix raisins and water with remaining ingredients into baking dish.  Bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour, checking at about 45-50 minutes to make sure it isn't overcooked. 

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