Nut Bread

Directions

1. 1
   Soak nuts and raisins in bourbon for 2 hours.
2. 2
   Drain, saving liquid for cake.
3. 3
   Cream butter and 1/2 the sugar well; add egg yolks.
4. 4
   Beat well.
5. 5
   Add flour and bourbon, rotating.
6. 6
   Add vanilla; mix well.
7. 7
   Mix in nuts and raisins.
8. 8
   Beat egg whites until stiff. Add the other 1/2 sugar.
9. 9
   Fold into dough.
10. 10
    Bake at 275° for 1 1/2 hours.
11. 11
    Makes 2 loaves.