California Breakfast Bread

I have no idea why this is called California Breakfast Bread or where it comes from. I found this recipe typed, by a real typewriter, on a sheet of note paper. Goes to show that it has been around for awhile. It is scrumptious.
- Ready In:
- 1hr 10mins
- Serves:
- Units:
12
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ingredients
- 2 cups low-fat buttermilk
- 1⁄2 cup honey
- 1⁄4 cup molasses
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 1⁄2 cups whole wheat flour
- 1⁄2 cup wheat germ
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1⁄4 cup raisins or 1/4 cup chopped dates
- 1⁄4 cup chopped nuts (I use pecans.)
directions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
- Prepare a non-stick loaf pan by spraying with cooking spray.
- Mix together all ingredients and pour into prepared pan.
- Place pan in oven and lower oven temperature to 350 degrees.
- Bake for 1 hour.
- Turn loaf out on rack and cool.
- Allow bread to cool at least 8 hours before slicing and toasting this bread.
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California is (or used to be?) the "land of milk and honey", thus the name! With all those fruits and nuts, it's a perfect name for a lovely bread. I used raisins AND dried cranberries, probably close to a cup total, and finely chopped walnuts. Also used the powdered buttermilk, and added about 1 tbs of flaxseed for extra nutrition. Delicious, dense, wonderful recipe!! Thanks so much - TJReply
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This recipe intrigues me - no eggs? Allow to cool EIGHT HOURS before slicing? It is sitting on my counter right now and smells delicious! Like the previous reviewer I'll be back with a taste test and a photo once I can dig in! Okay - tried the bread after letting it rest 8 hours - fabulous! I brought it on a "girls getaway" for breakfast and it was loved by all! We found it was very nice with a little cream cheese spread on it. This will definitely be part of my quick bread repertoire !Reply
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I just took mine out of the oven, it smells so wonderful, i Know it's gonna be great, i used raisins 3 dried bananas and walnuts, i just can't wait 'til breakfast ! Mine rised a lot, it's beautiful. Thank you. i'll come back in the morning, right after breakfast :p Yum !! very moist, very good, toasted with butter, or just plain ! Miam. Thank you!Reply
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