Ingredients
2/3 cup honey
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1/4 tsp each: ground cloves, ground nutmeg
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/4 cup margarine, softened
2 eggs, separated
1/2 cup buttermilk
1/2 cup raisins
1/4 cup chopped pitted dates
1/4 cup chopped apricots
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
1 3/4 cup whole wheat pastry flour
1 1/2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
Directions
Preheat the oven to 325 deg.
In a small saucepan, heat the honey, bringing it just to the boiling
point. Remove from heat and stir in the spices and baking soda.
In a mixing bowl, cream the margarine and stir in the egg yolks, one
at a time. Beat in the buttermilk until smooth. Add the honey mixture
and mix in thoroughly, then stir in the dried fruit and nuts.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, baking powder and salt.
Make a well in the center and pour in the honey mixture. Stir
together vigorously until thoroughly combined. Beat the egg whites
until stiff, then fold inot the batter. Pour into an oiled 9 by 5 by
3 inch loaf pan. Bake for 55 minutes, or until a knife inserted into
the center test clean. Cool on a rack, then cover tightly with foil
to store.
Makes 1 loaf.
Servings: 1 servings
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Categories: Bread; Breads; Fruit; Russian
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We hope you enjoy this Russian Honey & Dried Fruit Bread recipe.
