Hearty Brown Quick Bread

SUBMITTED BY: Susan Lane

"'Not only is this bread high in fiber and low in fat, but it's moist, rich, delicious and filling,' assures Susan Lane of Waukesha, Wisconsin. Sweet plump raisins and crunchy pecans make this whole wheat loaf an instant favorite."

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PREP TIME	15 Min
COOK TIME	50 Min
READY IN	1 Hr 5 Min

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INGREDIENTS

4 cups whole wheat flour
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups packed brown sugar
1/2 cup sugar
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
3 cups 1% buttermilk
2 eggs, lightly beaten
1 cup raisins
1/2 cup chopped pecans

DIRECTIONS

In a large bowl, combine the flours, sugars, baking soda and salt. Stir in buttermilk and eggs just until moistened. Fold in raisins and nuts.
Pour into two 9-in. x 5-in. x 3-in. loaf pans coated with nonstick cooking spray. Bake at 350 degrees F for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely.

FOOTNOTE

Nutritional Analysis: One slice equals 246 calories, 3 g fat (1 g saturated fat), 20 mg cholesterol, 250 mg sodium, 51 g carbohydrate, 3 g fiber, 6 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 starch.