Cinnamon Raisin Bread (2 Loaves)

This was in the November/December 2008 issue of Simple & Delicious magazine, submitted by Flo Burnett. This recipe makes 2 delicious loaves of flavorful bread! So easy and I love that I can make a loaf for my family and share the other!

• Ready In: 1 hr 15 mins
• Yields: 2 Loaves

Ingredients

• 4  cups all-purpose flour
• 2  teaspoons baking soda
• 1  teaspoon salt
• 2  cups sugar, divided
• 1⁄2 cup  vegetable oil
• 2  eggs
• 2  cups buttermilk
• 1⁄2 cup raisins
• 3  teaspoons ground cinnamon

Directions

1. In a large bowl, combine the flour, soda and salt. I a mixing bowl, beat 1-1/2 cups sugar and oil. Beat in eggs and buttermilk until combined. Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Fold in raisins. Combine cinnamon and remaining sugar; set aside.
2. Spoon half of the better into two greased 8-in x 4-in x 2-in loaf pans. Sprinkle with half of the reserved cinnamon-sugar mixture; repeat layers. Cut through batter with a knife to swirl. Bake at 350 degrees for 55-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool in pans for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks.