This Walnut Brown Bread is a comforting, old-fashioned treat that strikes the perfect balance between a cake and a bread. Unlike traditional yeast leavens, this recipe relies on baking soda for a tender crumb, resulting in a rich, dense texture that holds up beautifully to slicing. The combination of boiled raisins, melted shortening, and chopped walnuts creates a deep, caramel-like flavor profile that is both indulgent and satisfying. It is an excellent choice for weekend brunches, holiday gatherings, or as a special dessert served warm with a pat of butter. The moist interior and slightly crisp crust make it a keeper in your recipe rotation.
Walnut Brown Bread
Description
This Walnut Brown Bread is a comforting, old-fashioned treat that strikes the perfect balance between a cake and a bread. Unlike traditional yeast leavens, this recipe relies on baking soda for a tender crumb, resulting in a rich, dense texture that holds up beautifully to slicing. The combination of boiled raisins, melted shortening, and chopped walnuts creates a deep, caramel-like flavor profile that is both indulgent and satisfying. It is an excellent choice for weekend brunches, holiday gatherings, or as a special dessert served warm with a pat of butter. The moist interior and slightly crisp crust make it a keeper in your recipe rotation.Ingredients
Directions
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Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
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Combine the raisins and water in a 3-quart saucepan and bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
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Boil, uncovered, for 5 minutes, then remove from the heat and stir in the shortening until melted.
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Allow the mixture to cool to lukewarm temperature.
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In a large mixing bowl, sift together the flour, sugar, baking soda, and salt.
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Add the beaten eggs, chopped walnuts, and the cooled raisin mixture to the dry ingredients.
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Stir until just moistened and combined; do not overmix.
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Spoon the batter evenly into six greased 1-pound vegetable loaf pans.
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Bake for 45 minutes.
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Cover the tops of the loaves with aluminum foil to prevent overbrowning.
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Continue baking for 15 more minutes, or until a wooden pick inserted into the center comes out clean.
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Cool in the pans for 10 minutes before turning out onto wire racks to cool completely.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 10
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 2806.3kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 63.7g99%
- Saturated Fat 11.2g56%
- Cholesterol 186.5mg63%
- Sodium 9844.4mg411%
- Total Carbohydrate 521.8g174%
- Dietary Fiber 19.6g79%
- Sugars 256.3g
- Protein 54.2g109%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
