Whole Wheat Raisin Nut Bread

Southern Living Magazine October 2004...although how it ended up in my files, I don't know. ;)

• Ready In: 1 hr 30 mins
• Serves: 12
• Yields: 1 loaf

Ingredients

• 2  cups whole wheat flour
• 1  cup all-purpose flour
• 1  cup pecans, chopped and toasted
• 3⁄4 cup raisins
• 1⁄2 cup sugar
• 1  teaspoon salt
• 1  teaspoon baking soda
• 1 1⁄2 cups milk
• 1⁄2 cup molasses

Directions

1. Combine first 6 ingredients in a large bowl; make a well in center of mixture.
2. Dissolve baking soda in milk; stir in molasses. Add to flour mixture, stirring just until dry ingredients are moistened.
3. Spoon into a greased and floured 9 x 5 inch loaf pan.
4. Bake at 325 for 1 hour and 15 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean.
5. Remove from pan and cool on a wire rack.
6. If desired, you can substitute 3/4 cup chopped dates for the raisins.