Spicy Loaf

Total Time: 1 hr 15 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

Ingredients

• Servings: 10
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter (4 oz.)
• 1 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup water
• 1 cup raisins
• 2 cups flour (mix of whole wheat & all-purpose)
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup plain yogurt
• 1/2 cup chopped walnuts (or pecans or almonds)
• 1/2 teaspoon crushed nutmeg
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon clove
• 1/2 teaspoon cardamom

Recipe

• 1 heat the butter, sugar, water, raisins and the seasonings, until bubbly.
• 2 let the mixture cool for about an hour.
• 3 mix the flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt.
• 4 beat the flour mix, yogurt, and the nuts into the cooled down liquid mixture.
• 5 grease and flour a large loaf pan or a 9x9" baking dish.
• 6 preheat the oven to 350°f.
• 7 bake for 35 minutes until done.
• 8 healthy alternative: substitute all or part of all-purpose flour by whole-wheat flour and some semolina.
• 9 add some pureed fruit like apples or bananas to reduce fat and sugar.