3 to 4 tbsp. honey
1 1/2 c. buttermilk
1 egg
3 c. whole wheat flour
1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/3 c. ground almonds
1/2 c. raisins

Combine the honey, buttermilk and egg in a small bowl. In a large bowl, blend flour, baking powder and soda, ground almonds. Add liquid ingredients to the dry and blend, stirring with a spoon only until evenly moist. Add raisins and stir just until evenly distributed. Do not overmix.

Pour the batter into a greased 5 x 9 inch loaf pan. Bake at 350 degrees for one hour or until a wooden pick inserted into center comes out clean. If you prefer a stronger taste of almonds, add a few drops of almond extract instead of increasing the volume of nuts. Makes one loaf, about 12 slices, each slice 4 grams fat and 170 to 230 calories.

TIPS FOR BAKING: Preheat oven for 20 minutes, if oven is not right temperature the bread will have a doughy center. You can substitute oil for butter and molasses for honey (use less flour with molasses).