BRAN BREAD

Ingredients

• 4 teaspoons Baking soda (Originally 'soda' (historical name for baking soda).)
• 2 teaspoons Salt
• 4 cups All-purpose flour (Originally 'white flour'.)
• 4 cups Bran flour
• 1 cup Molasses
• 4 cups Whole milk (Originally 'sweet milk'.)
• 1/2 cup Chopped nuts (optional) (Quantity estimated (not specified in original recipe))
• 1/2 cup Raisins (optional) (Quantity estimated (not specified in original recipe))
• 2 tablespoons Butter or cooking spray (For greasing pans. Quantity estimated (not specified in original recipe))

Instructions

1. 1In a large bowl, sift together the baking soda, salt, and all-purpose flour. Add the bran flour and mix well to combine.
2. 2Add the molasses and whole milk to the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
3. 3If desired, fold in chopped nuts and/or raisins.
4. 4Grease three or four 4.5 x 9 inch loaf pans with butter or cooking spray.
5. 5Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Divide the batter evenly among the prepared loaf pans. Bake for 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.