Msgr. Charles Bread

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 350°.
2. 2
   Cream brown sugar and butter.
3. 3
   Add nuts, 1 cup flour, allspice, cinnamon and nutmeg; mix well. Remove 1 cup of mixture and refrigerate.
4. 4
   To remainder of mixture, add eggs.
5. 5
   Sift together 2 cups flour, baking powder, salt and baking soda.
6. 6
   Add flour mixture and buttermilk alternately to egg mixture.
7. 7
   Pour into greased 12 x 8 x 2-inch pan.
8. 8
   Sprinkle top with reserved 1 cup spice mixture.
9. 9
   Bake for 40 minutes.
10. 10
    Remove from oven; cool before cutting into squares.
11. 11
    Bread will keep 1 week or can be frozen.
12. 12
    Serve with tea in late afternoon.