CINNAMON RAISIN BREAD (2 LOAVES)

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This was in the November/December 2008 issue of Simple & Delicious magazine, submitted by Flo Burnett. This recipe makes 2 delicious loaves of flavorful bread! So easy and I love that I can make a loaf for my family and share the other!

Provided by Dine Dish

Time 1h15m

Yield 2 Loaves

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

4 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
2 cups sugar, divided
1/2 cup vegetable oil
2 eggs
2 cups buttermilk
1/2 cup raisins
3 teaspoons ground cinnamon

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine the flour, soda and salt. I a mixing bowl, beat 1-1/2 cups sugar and oil. Beat in eggs and buttermilk until combined. Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Fold in raisins. Combine cinnamon and remaining sugar; set aside.
Spoon half of the better into two greased 8-in x 4-in x 2-in loaf pans. Sprinkle with half of the reserved cinnamon-sugar mixture; repeat layers. Cut through batter with a knife to swirl. Bake at 350 degrees for 55-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool in pans for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 2454.6, Fat 64.3, SaturatedFat 10.4, Cholesterol 221.3, Sodium 2758.4, Carbohydrate 434.3, Fiber 9.9, Sugar 234.2, Protein 41.5