Great-Grandma's Health Bread

Great-Grandma's Health Bread
  • PREP TIME
    15 mins
  • COOK TIME
    1 hrs 5 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    2 hrs 5 mins
  • SERVING
    12 People
  • VIEWS
    9

A timeless classic reimagined! This hearty loaf, inspired by a cherished family recipe, is bursting with wholesome goodness. Its moist, tender crumb and subtly sweet flavor make it the perfect companion to your morning coffee or afternoon tea. Customize it to your heart's content with your favorite dried fruits and sweeteners for a truly personal touch.

Ingridients

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    41 g
  • Cholesterol
    17 mg
  • Fiber
    4 g
  • Protein
    5 g
  • Saturated Fat
    1 g
  • Sodium
    334 mg
  • Sugar
    21 g
  • Fat
    2 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

Follow The Directions

01

Step

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9x13-inch loaf pan. (5 minutes)

02

Step

In a small saucepan, combine raisins and water. Bring to a boil over medium heat, then reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside to cool slightly. (10 minutes)

03

Step

In a large bowl, whisk together rolled oats, bran cereal, whole wheat flour, sugar, and salt. (3 minutes)

04

Step

In a separate small bowl, combine milk and lemon juice. Let stand for 1-2 minutes to allow the milk to sour. (2 minutes)

05

Step

Stir baking soda into the sour milk until dissolved. The mixture will fizz slightly. (1 minute)

06

Step

Pour the milk mixture into the dry ingredients. Add the egg and stir until just combined. Do not overmix. (3 minutes)

07

Step

Stir in the raisins and their liquid until evenly distributed throughout the batter. (2 minutes)

08

Step

Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and spread evenly. (1 minute)

09

Step

Bake in the preheated oven for approximately 1 hour, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. (60 minutes)

10

Step

Let the bread cool in the pan for 15 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely. (15 minutes)

For a richer flavor, try using brown sugar or maple syrup in place of white sugar.
Add a handful of chopped nuts, such as walnuts or pecans, for extra texture and flavor.
If you don't have lemon juice, you can substitute with 1.5 teaspoons of white vinegar.
Store the cooled bread in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or in the refrigerator for up to a week.

Melany Daniel

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.7/ 5 ( 3 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (4)
  • Dominic Schamberger

    This bread is so easy to make and tastes amazing! My kids love it!

  • Orval Ferry

    I've made this bread several times, and it always turns out great. Thanks for the recipe!

  • Alisa Schmidt

    I reduced the sugar and used cranberries, and it was perfect!

  • Eloise Muellergutkowski

    The texture is wonderfully moist, and it's not too sweet. A new family favorite!

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