California Brown Bread

1/2 cup boiling water
1 cup raisins
1/2 cup honey
1/4 cup shortening
1/2 cup applesauce
2 eggs
1 1/2 cups flour
3/4 cup whole wheat flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease 2 loaf pans.

In small bowl, pour boiling water over raisins. Set aside.

In large bowl of electric mixer, beat together honey and shortening on low speed until smooth and creamy.

Add applesauce and eggs. Beat on medium speed until well blended.

Add dry ingredients. Beat on low speed until thoroughly mixed.

Drain raisins. Stir into batter. Pour batter into prepared loaf pans.

Bake at 350 degrees F 40 to 45 minutes or until loaf tests done in center.

Remove bread from pans. Cool completely before slicing.

Makes 2 loaves
Source: National Honey Board