Raisin-Currant Bread

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 325 degrees.
2. 2
   Lightly grease 2 loaf pans, line with parchment and regrease.
3. 3
   Sift the first 6 ingredients into a large bowl and set aside.
4. 4
   Place raisins and currants into a bowl and toss with 1 tablespoon of the sifted mixture.
5. 5
   In another bowl, whisk together the remaining ingredients.
6. 6
   Make a well in the center of the sifted ingredients and pour in the egg-milk mixture.
7. 7
   Sprinkle with the raisins and currants.
8. 8
   Mix with a wooden spoon until just blended.
9. 9
   Pour the batter into the pans and bake 45 to 50 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
10. 10
    Cool the bread in the pans for 5 minutes, then invert onto a rack and cool to room temperature.