A quick bread, moist and full of raisins and nuts. A family favorite for the winter holidays.
INGREDIENTS (for 1 servings):
- 1 cup hot, brewed coffee
- 1/2 cup raisins
- 1/2 cup shortening
- 1 cup white sugar
- 2 eggs
- 2 tablespoons molasses
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
PREPARATION:
Soak raisins in coffee until plump. Do not drain.
Cream together the shortening, sugar and eggs. Blend in molasses and vanilla.
In a large bowl mix together the cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, ginger, flour, baking soda, and salt. Make a well in the center of the bowl.
Add the liquid ingredients to the well in the dry ingredients. Stir in coffee with raisins and nuts. Pour batter into a greased 9x5 inch loaf pan.
Bake in a preheated 350 degree F(175 degrees C) oven for one hour.