PRUNE AND NUT BREAD

PRUNE AND NUT BREAD image

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups (500 ml) all-purpose flour
1 cup (250 ml) whole wheat flour
1/3 cup (80 ml) sugar
1 Tbs (15 ml) plus 1 tsp (5 ml) baking powder
1 1/2 cups (375 ml) skim milk
1 egg
3 Tbs (45 ml) butter, melted
1 tsp (5 ml) vanilla extract
36 pitted prunes, chopped (about 3 cups, 750 ml)
30 whole shelled almonds, chopped

Steps:

Combine all-purpose flour, whole wheat flour, sugar and baking powder in a large bowl. In a separate bowl combine the milk, egg, butter and vanilla and beat slightly with a fork. Stir into the flour mixture until combined - do not over mix. Fold in prunes and almonds. Spoon into a 9x5 inch (22x12 cm) loaf pan that has been sprayed with cooking spray. Bake at 325F (160C) for 45 to 60 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan. Makes 12 to 18 servings