Carrot Raisin Bread Recipe
Healthy Bread Recipe
This tasty bread is low in saturated fat and cholesterol, thanks to the small amount of oil and eggs used.
Ingredients:
1-1/2 cup sifted all-purpose flour
1/2 cup sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
1 egg, beaten
1/2 cup water
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
1-1/2 cup finely shredded carrots
1/4 cup chopped pecans
1/4 cup golden raisins
Directions:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Lightly oil two 9 x 5-inch loaf pans.
Stir together dry ingredients in large mixing bowl. Make a well in center of dry mixture.
In separate bowl, mix together remaining ingredients; add this mixture all at once to dry ingredients. Stir just enough to moisten and evenly distribute carrots.
Turn into prepared pan. Bake for 50 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
Cool 5 minutes in pan. Remove from pan and complete cooling on a wire rack before slicing.
Yield: One loaf; Serving Size: 1/2-inch slice
Each serving provides: Calories: 99, Total fat: 3g, Saturated fat: less than 1g, Cholesterol: 12mg, Sodium: 97 mg
