Date Bran Bread

Directions

1. 1
   Heat oven to 375°.
2. 2
   Grease and flour bottom of an 8 x 4 or 9 x 5-inch loaf pan.
3. 3
   In a large bowl, combine quick bread mix, bran cereal, buttermilk, honey and egg. Stir by hand 50 to 75 strokes until dry particles are moistened.
4. 4
   Pour into prepared pan. Sprinkle wheat germ over batter.
5. 5
   Bake for 45 to 55 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean.
6. 6
   Cool upright in pan 15 minutes, remove and cool on wire rack. Store tightly covered overnight in refrigerator.
7. 7
   If desired, serve with cream cheese and apricot preserves.
8. 8
   Makes 12 servings.