Cider-Honey Bread

Cider-Honey Bread
Yield: Makes 1 loaf

Ingredients:

• 1 cup whole-wheat flour
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 tsp. cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp. allspice
• 1/2 tsp. nutmeg
• 1/4 tsp. ground ginger
• 1/4 tsp. salt
• 1/4 cup light brown sugar, packed
• 1/2 cup golden raisins
• 1/2 cup butter, melted
• 2/3 cup honey
• 1 tsp. baking soda
• 1/2 cup apple cider
• 1 egg, well beaten

Directions:

1. Combine flours, spices and salt in a large bowl; mix well. Add brown sugar and raisins. Make a well in the center.
2. Combine melted butter and honey in a cup; pour into well in flour mixture.
3. Dissolve baking soda in cider; quickly add to flour mixture along with egg. Beat until all ingredients are well mixed.
4. Turn batter into a greased and floured 9″x4″ loaf pan.
5. Bake at 325˚F for 50 to 60 minutes, until done in the center. Let cool; turn out of pan.