Carrot Raisin Bread

• From: Eclectic Recipes

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups finely shredded carrots

• 1 cup sugar

• 2 Tbs molasses (optional)

• 1/2 tsp kosher salt

• 1 egg

• 1/2 cup vegetable oil

• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

• 1 tsp baking soda

• 1/2 tsp baking powder

• 2 tsp cinnamon

• 1/2 tsp nutmeg

• 1/2 cup raisins

• 1/2 cup roasted walnuts (optional)

A vegetable staple in loaf-form, full of nutrition and color.

Directions

• Preheat oven to 350°F. Add shredded carrots to large mixing bowl. Add sugar, molasses (if desired), salt, egg, and oil. Mix very well.
• In another bowl, sift together flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Stir together until just combined. Then stir in raisins and walnuts (if desired).
• Bake in a loaf pan for 50 to 60 minutes or until bread passes the toothpick test.