#508 - Homemade Raisin Bread

(by Shirley McNevich)

3 cups flour
1/2 cup white sugar
3 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. salt
3/4 tsp. cinnamon
1 cup raisins (put them in saucepan, cover with water, bring to a boil then cook them for 5 minutes, and drain them)
1 egg
1/4 cup melted butter
1 cup milk

In a large bowl add flour, white sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt and cinnamon--stir until mixed. Use a spoon to make a well (hole) in the center of the flour mixture--set aside. In a separate bowl beat the egg until frothy. Add the melted butter, raisins and milk to the egg mixture--stir until mixed and pour this mixture into the flour well (hole). Use a wooden spoon to mix everything just until mixed and wet. Pour batter into a greased loaf pan and bake at 350 degrees for 50 minutes to an hour. Test with a toothpick for doneness.