Serves 16
"IN THE KITCHEN~WITH MOM" p. 38
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup whole wheat flour
3 tablespoons brown sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
2 tablespoons butter or margarine
1 1/4 cups buttermilk
1 cup dried fruit bits
1 cup cream (half and half)
1/4 cup candied orange peel
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Lightly grease a cookie sheet.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, whole wheat flour, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt and cinnamon. Mix well. Using a fork or a pastry blender, cut in the butter or margarine until crumbly. add the buttermilk, fruit bits and orange peel. Blend well.
On a well floured surface, knead the dough gently until it is no longer sticky, 1 to 2 minutes. Form the dough into a ball and place on the greased cookie sheet. With a sharp knife, cut an "X" 1/4 inch deep on top of the loaf.
Bake for 40 to 45 minutes or until golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Immediately remove from the cookie sheet. Serve warm or cool. Makes one 16 slice loaf.