1 pkg. active dry yeast
1 1/2 c. all purpose flour
1 1/2 c. sugar
1 c. cooking oil
1 egg
2 egg whites
1/2 c. sorghum or molasses
1 2/3 c. all purpose flour
1 tsp. ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. ground nutmeg
1/2 c. chopped walnuts
1/2 c. finely chopped raisins
Powdered sugar or whipped cream, optional

In a large mixing bowl soften yeast in 1 cup warm water; stir in the 1 1/2 cups flour until smooth. Cover and let stand in a warm place for 30 minutes. In a large mixing bowl mix together sugar and oil. Add egg and egg whites. Beat with an electric mixer on low speed until combined. Stir together the 1 2/3 cups flour, cinnamon, salt, soda and nutmeg; stir into yeast mixture. Stir in nuts and raisins. Turn into a greased and floured 13 x 9 x 2 inch baking pan. Let stand, covered, in a warm place for 1 hour. Bake in a 350 degree oven for 40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Cool. If desired, sprinkle with powdered sugar or dollop with whipped cream. Makes 12 servings.