RAISIN WHOLE WHEAT QUICK BREAD

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This delicious recipe has been a family favorite for many years. We especially enjoy it during the holidays. Once you bake this, you can't resist fixing it again and again.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h20m

Yield 3 loaves (12 slices each).

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

5 cups whole wheat flour
1 cup wheat germ
1 cup packed brown sugar
2-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
3 cups 2% milk
1-1/2 cups butter, melted
1/4 cup honey
3 cups grated carrots
1 package (15 ounces) golden raisins
1 cup chopped dates
1/2 cup chopped almonds
1/2 cup chopped pecans

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine the first six ingredients. In another bowl, whisk the milk, butter and honey. Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Fold in the carrots, raisins, dates, almonds and pecans., Transfer to three greased 8x4-in. loaf pans. Bake at 350° for 60-70 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 252 calories, Fat 11g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 22mg cholesterol, Sodium 167mg sodium, Carbohydrate 37g carbohydrate (20g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 5g protein.