3 cups all-purpose flour
4 tsp. baking powder
1 1/2 tsp. salt
3/4 cup sugar
1 1/4 cups whole milk
1 beaten egg
1 tsp. vanilla
1 cup coarsely chopped walnuts
3/4 cup raisins

Sift flour, baking powder and salt together. Stir in sugar. Add milk, egg and vanilla; mix well (KitchenAid mixer works well especially when you make 2 loaves). Stir in chopped nuts and raisins. Pour in to well buttered loaf pan (bottom buttered only).

Let stand for 20 minutes while preheating oven to 350°F.

Bake at 350°F for about 1 hour (test with a toothpick for a dry center). Let cool.

Slice and serve with butter or cream cheese in the morning.

Variations: Try adding Craisins or dried cherries for a colorful Holiday fare!

Submitted by: Charles Ott