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Patty Johnson

Serves/Makes:One round loaf

Ingredients

• 1 cup (225 ml) all-purpose flour
• 1-1/2 cups (350 ml) whole wheat flour
• 2 tsp (10 ml). sugar
• 1 tsp (5 ml). baking soda
• 1 tsp (5 ml). baking powder
• 1/2 tsp (2 ml). salt
• 1/3 cup (80 ml) raisins (optional)
• 3/4 1 cup (225 ml) buttermilk
• 1-1/2 Tbsp (20 ml). cornstarch

Preparation

• Mix all dry ingredients.
• Stir in raisins and enough buttermilk to make soft dough.
• Turn onto lightly floured surface.
• Knead until smooth, 1 to 2 minutes.
• Shape into round loaf, about 6-1/2 inches in diameter.
• Place on ungreased cookie sheet.
• You can sprinkle a little corn meal on pan to prevent sticking.
• Cut an X about 1/4" through center of loaf with floured knife.
• Allow loaf to rest 10 minutes.
• Bake in 375 degree (200 C.) oven until golden brown, 35 to 40 minutes.
• Brush with margarine if desired.

Comments

I found this recipe in a cookbook put together by the Sailors of Snug Harbor, in Sea Level North Carolina, called Tasty Harbor Favorites.