RAISIN-NUT LOAF 3/4 cup raisins 11/2 cups warm water 11/2 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 cup granulated sugar 11/2 teaspoons baking powder 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup milk 1 large egg, lightly beaten 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter, melted 3/4 cup hazelnuts, finely chopped 1/2 cup almonds, finely chopped 1/4 cup mixed nuts, coarsely chopped, to decorate
Plump the raisins in the water in a small bowl for 30 minutes. Drain well and pat dry with paper towels .. Preheat the oven to 350°F. . Butter an 81/z x 41/2-inch loaf pan. line with aluminum foil, letting the edges overhang. Butter the foil .. Sift the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt into a large bowl. . Beat in the milk, egg, and butter. Stir in the hazelnuts, almonds, and raisins .. Spoon the batter into the prepared pan .. Bake for 40-50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean .. Cool the loaf in the pan on a rack for 10 minutes. Using the foil as a lifter, remove the loaf from the pan. Carefully remove the foil and let cool completely. Decorate with the chopped nuts. Makes one 81/2 x 41/2-inch loaf· Prep: 15 min. + 30 min. to soak Cooking: 40-50 min .. Level: 1 . Keeps: 4--5 days Reader's Digest Cakes ------------------------------------ Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/CAKE-RECIPE/ <*> Your email settings: Individual Email | Traditional <*> To change settings online go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/CAKE-RECIPE/join (Yahoo! ID required) <*> To change settings via email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/