First 100 days, last 100 days, get the whole family cooking with 100 Days of Real Food (William Morrow, August 2014) by Lisa Leake of 100 Days of Real Food fame…
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Cinnamon-Raisin Quick Bread
This bread is divine. I’d be lying if I told you otherwise. No bread machine or fancy equipment needed . . .all it takes is a little bit of time and a few wholesome ingredients, and you’ll be incredibly pleased with the outcome. Toast a slice and top it with butter for breakfast, create a sandwich with some softened cream cheese in the middle for lunch, or eat it plain as a snack. You won’t be disappointed!
Difficulty: Easy
Prep Time: Less than 20 minutes
Bake Time: Less than 1 hour
Makes 1 loaf
Special tools needed: 5 x 9-inch loaf pan
VEGETARIAN
FREEZER FRIENDLY
1⁄2 cup (1 stick) butter, melted, plus more for greasing the pan
11⁄2 cups whole-wheat flour
11⁄2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon baking soda
1⁄4 teaspoon baking powder
1⁄2 teaspoon salt
2 eggs
1 cup unsweetened applesauce
1⁄3 cup pure maple syrup
3⁄4 cup raisins
1. Preheat the oven to 325°F. Grease a loaf pan with butter and set aside.
2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, cinnamon, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
3. Using a fork, mix in the eggs, applesauce, melted butter, and syrup until well combined, taking care not to overmix. Gently fold in the raisins.
4. Spoon the batter into the prepared loaf pan. Bake until a skewer inserted into the center comes out clean, 45 to 55 minutes.
LISA’S TIP: For an extra-special weekend breakfast, use this bread to make French toast!
Lisa is currently running a pre-order incentive for her fans. If you order 100 Days of Real Food any time before August 26th and enter your information number into the form on her site, she will send you a bonus ebook with 8 new recipes.
(* Recipe reproduced with permission from ‘100 Days of Real Food’ by Lisa Leake -William Morrow, August 2014)