posted by Schmitty 07-19-99 4:27 PM
California Polka Dot Bread
1 1/2 cups seedless raisins
1 1/2 cups water
1 slightly beaten egg
1 cup brown sugar
2 tablespoons salad oil or melted shortening
1 tablespoon grated orange peel
2 1/2 cups sifted enriched flour
1 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon soda
Combine raisins and water; bring to boiling.
Cool to room temperature.
Mix next four ingredients.
Stir in raisin mixture.
Sift together dry ingredients; add beating well.
Pour into greased 8 1/2 x 4 1/2 x 2 1/2 inch loaf pan.
Bake in slow oven - 325 degrees - about 60 minutes or til done.
Remove from pan and cool.