Raisin-Nut Wheat Bread

This is an old family favorite, which is a take-off on soda bread. I like to serve it with soup. It's also good as a snack, served with Irish breakfast tea.

• Ready In: 55 mins
• Serves: 8
• Yields: 1 loaf

Ingredients

• 3  cups whole wheat flour
• 3⁄4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1  teaspoon salt
• 1  teaspoon baking soda
• 1  teaspoon baking powder
• 1 (12 ounce) can evaporated milk
• 1  tablespoon honey
• 1⁄2 cup raisins
• 1⁄2 cup  chopped  nuts

Directions

1. Mix together the dry ingredients, in a large bowl.
2. Stir in evaporated milk, honey and the raisins and nuts; mix until the dough holds together.
3. Knead briefly (2 to 3 minutes) on a floured boad, until velvety; then form into a flattened round loaf and place on a greased baking sheet.
4. Brush with water, cut a ctoss on top with a sharp, floured knife.
5. Bake at 375 degrees F for 35 to 40 minutes, until browned.
6. Cool on rack, slice thinly; Yields approximately 16 slices.