breads
Cinnamon Raisin Coffee Bread
A delightfully sweet bread–just right for starting off your day! Leftover squares keep you going at snacktime.
3 tablespoons butter flavored shortening
1 cup sugar, divided into two 1/2 cup measures
2 1/4 teaspoons cinnamon
2 1/2 cups sifted all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/4 teaspoons Baking Soda
1/2 cup sugar
2 eggs
5 TBSP white distilled vinegar plus skim milk to make 1 cup liquid
1/4 cup melted shortening
1/2 cup raisins
1/4 cup chopped nuts
Combine butter-flavored shortening–1/2 cup sugar and cinnamon. Set aside. Sift all-purpose flour–salt–Baking Soda and remaining 1/2 cup sugar into mixing bowl. Beat eggs–add liquid– blend well; then add shortening and raisins. Pour all at once into flour mixture; stir until flour is just dampened. Spread half of batter in greased 8 x 8 x 2-inch baking pan; sprinkle with half the cinnamon mixture. Cover with remaining batter and draw knife through batter several times to distribute filling slightly. Sprinkle top with rest of cinnamon mixture and chopped nuts. Bake for 45 minutes at 350 degrees. Serve warm–cutting into 12 squares.
Makes 12 servings
Nutritional Info Per 1 serving: 270 Calories, 34 percent Calories from fat, 2.3 g saturated fat, 36 mg cholesterol, 195 mg sodium
This recipe created by Arm & Hammer.