Raisin Oatmeal Quick Bread

Raisin Oatmeal Quick Bread

1 cup flour
1 cup rye flour (dark rye)
1 teaspoon
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup rolled oats
¼ cup sugar
½ cup molasses
1 ¼ cup buttermilk
1 cup raisins
¾ cup walnuts  

Combine flours, baking powder, salt and baking soda in a large mixing bowl. Add rolled oats and sugar.  In a separate bowl, whisk together the molasses and buttermilk and slowly pour into the dry mixture.  Add the raisins and walnuts and mix well to incorporate all ingredients.

Pour into a greased 9” by 5” loaf pan and LET STAND FOR 20 MINUTES.

Bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes.  Check and bake for longer if needed.  A knife in the center of the loaf should come out clean.

Serve warm spread with butter and honey.  Leftovers are good toasted. 

Note: You can use a light molasses or a blackstrap molasses.  The darker molasses will result in a richer, stronger flavored bread, which is very good!