Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Set oven to 350 degrees F.
  2. Grease and flour a 9 x 5-inch loaf pan (can use two smaller loaf pans).
  3. In a large bowl whisk the whole wheat flour with white flour, baking soda and brown sugar.
  4. Using a wooden spoon or spatula mix in molasses and buttermilk until JUST combined (do not over mix).
  5. Gently mix in raisins or chopped dates.
  6. Spread in prepared loaf pan then allow the pan to sit on the counter for 5 minutes.
  7. Bake for 50-60 minutes or until the loaf tests done (reduce cooking time if using smaller loaf pans).
  8. Cool on a wire rack for 5 minutes then remove to a wire rack to cool completely.