Prune Raisin Bread

On the Menu Today~
Prune Raisin Bread

A nicely spiced prune bread with the added sweetness of raisins.
This hearty bread gets it deep, rich flavor from molasses.
Full of prunes and raisins, it's also good for you~
This is a must try bread...flavorful and full of fiber.

For me, quick breads are...
 a slice of comfort.

If you look through my Recipe Box,
you'll discover that I love quick breads..
Quick breads are not only "quick" to make but
you can mix together any combination of ingredients and
you'll have a delicious loaf of bread.

For breakfast,
I often have a slice of bread with my cup of coffee and
I always have a loaf of quick bread in my freezer at all times....
you never know when you'll want a slice of comfort.

I have recently "re-discovered" prunes.
To learn more about this forgotten but
good for you fruit...
Read more about Prunes here~ Let's Talk Prunes

Prune Raisin Bread

Ingredients

• 3/4 cup chopped pitted prunes
• 1/2 cup raisins
• 1/2 cup prune juice
• 1 cup flour
• 1 cup whole wheat flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 2 egg whites
• 1/3 cup molasses
• 3 tablespoons oil
• 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract

Cooking Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350º Spray 8 x 4 inch loaf pan with nonstick cooking spray; set aside.
2. Combine prunes, raisins and prune juice in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Remove from heat; let stand 5 minutes.
3. Combine all-purpose flour, whole wheat flour, baking powder, cinnamon, baking soda, ginger, allspice, and salt in medium bowl. Combine egg whites, molasses, oil and vanilla in a small bowl. Add to flour mixture and stir until just blended. Add prune mixture; stir until moistened.
4. Pour batter into prepared pan. Bake 55 to 60 minutes or until toothpick inserted near middle comes out clean. Cool in pan on wire rack, 10 minutes.
5. Turn bread out onto wire rack. Cool completely.

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