My Gramma's Graham Bread

CoffeeB's Note:

This recipe is from my dear gramma and written in her own handwriting. She's been gone since I was in high-school and so it's near and dear to my heart. The original recipe states "no eggs or lard". Lard you say???? Is that something that you buy in the store.?? ETA...since some aren't able to find graham flour too readily. There is a recipe on Zaar for a sub...Graham Flour Substitute.

• Total Time: 1 hrs 15 mins
• Prep Time: 15 mins
• Cook Time: 1 hrs

Ingredients:

Yield: 2 loaves

• 1 cup brown sugar or 1 cup white sugar
• 2 1/2 cups buttermilk
• 2 cups graham flour
• 2 cups white flour
• 2 teaspoons baking soda
• 1 cup raisins, I use more
• 3/4 cup molasses
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• nuts, chopped fine (optional)

Directions:

1. Mix altogether and let stand 1 hour.
2. Pour batter into 2 9x5 inch loaf pans.
3. Bake for 1 hour at 350 degrees.

Reviews

[Sharon123]

Very nice bread! I enjoyed the molasses and made it into 5 mini loaves which I baked for 45 minutes. I made them for our Women's ministries and we give bread to visitors. Thanks! Made for KK's Chef's Pick tag.

[FLUFFSTER]

This is sooo good! I've never worked with graham flour before. I used half white sugar and half brown. I used dark cane syrup instead of molasses,as I don't care for molasses. I added some sunflower seeds just for the heck of it. It turned out perfect! I enjoyed s piece of it while still a little warm with some honey butter I'd made. Yum! Great recipe! I've been looking to make a few breads, cookies and candy as I'm making my Christmas gifts this year. Love this bread!

[Kittencalskitchen]

So delicious, the addition of graham flour took this right to the top, I also add in some raisins, this will be enjoyed with some jam later today, thank you for a great recipe Sue, this was made for KK's Chef Pick Tag game