2 cups raisins
Boiling water
1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar
1/4 cup margarine or butter, softened
1 cup cornmeal
1/2 cup molasses
2 cups buttermilk
1 egg
3 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
1. Heat oven to 350°F. Grease and flour bottoms only of two 1-quart casseroles or two 8x4-inch loaf pans. In small bowl, cover raisins with boiling water; let stand 5 minutes. Drain.
2. In large bowl, combine brown sugar and margarine; beat until light and fluffy. Add cornmeal, molasses, buttermilk and egg; blend well. Stir in flour and baking soda until well mixed. Fold in raisins. Pour batter into greased and floured casseroles.
3. Bake at 350°F. for 40 to 50 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes; remove from casseroles. Cool 1 hour or until completely cooled. Wrap tightly and store in refrigerator.
High Altitude (above 3500 feet): No change.
Nutrition Information Per Serving: Serving Size: 1 Slice * Calories: 140 * Calories from Fat: 20 * % Daily Value: Total Fat: 2 g 3% * Saturated Fat: 0 g 0% * Cholesterol: 5 mg 2% * Sodium: 120 mg 5% * Total Carbohydrate: 27 g 9% * Dietary Fiber: 1 g 4% * Sugars: 13 g * Protein: 3 g * Vitamin A: 0% * Vitamin C: 0% * Calcium: 4% * Iron: 6% * Dietary Exchanges: 1 Starch, 1 Fruit or 2 Carbohydrate