Weixenkeimbrot (Molasses Brown Bread)

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 325 degrees F.

2. 2

   Grease a 9 X 5 X 3-inch pan.

3. 3

   Combine flour, wheat germ, brown sugar, salt and raisins in a mixing bowl. Mix well.

4. 4

   In a second mixing bowl, mix baking soda, buttermilk and molasses, using a wooden spoon. This mixture will start to bubble.

5. 5

   Immediately mix it into the dry ingredients.

6. 6

   Spoon the batter into the greased pan.

7. 7

   Bake at once.

8. 8

   The bread is done when a toothpick comes out clean, about 1 hour.

9. 9

   Turn out of the pan and cool on a wire rack.