Serves: 32
Total Calories: 125

2 cups graham cracker crumbs or finely crushed graham crackers (30 squares)
1/2 cup shortening
1 3/4 cups buttermilk *
3/4 cup molasses
2 eggs, slightly beaten
1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
1 cup raisins

Heat oven to 375°F. Grease and flour bottoms only of two 8 x 4-inch loaf pans. In large bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs and shortening beat until well blended. Add buttermilk, molasses and eggs blend well. In small bowl, combine flour, baking soda, salt and nutmeg mix well. Add to graham cracker mixture mix at low speed until well blended. Fold in raisins. Pour batter into greased and floured pans.

Bake at 375°F. for 35 to 40 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 5 minutes remove from pans. Cool on wire racks. Wrap tightly and store in refrigerator.

*TIP: To substitute for buttermilk, use 5 teaspoons vinegar or lemon juice plus milk to make 1 3/4 cups.

HIGH ALTITUDE - Above 3,500 feet: Increase flour to 2 1/4 cups. Bake as directed above.

Nutrition Per Serving: Calories 110 Protein 2g Carbohydrate 17g Fat 4g Sodium 180mg

From "Pillsbury Best of the Bake-Off® Cookbook." Copyright 2004 General Mills. Used with permission of the publisher, Wiley Publishing, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

Nutritional Facts:

Serves: 32
Total Calories: 125
Calories from Fat: 36

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