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 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. walnuts, chopped
1/2 c. raisins, finely chopped
Powdered sugar or whipped cream (optional)

In a large mixing bowl, soften yeast in 1 cup warm water (105 to 115 degrees); stir in the 1 1/2 cups flour until smooth. Cover and let stand in 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. Add sorghum or molasses and yeast mixture. Beat on low 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 at 350 degrees for 40 minutes or until toothpick inserted comes out clean. Serve warm or cool. Sprinkle with powdered sugar or dollop with whipped cream. Makes 12 servings.