*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                   RUSSIAN HONEY AND DRIED FRUIT BREAD

Recipe By     : 
Serving Size  : 1    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Breads

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
     2/3   c            Honey
     1/2   ts           Cinnamon
     1/4   ts           Each: ground cloves, ground
                        -nutmeg
     1/2   ts           Baking soda
     1/4   c            Margarine, softened
   2                    Eggs, separated
     1/2   c            Buttermilk
     1/2   c            Raisins
     1/4   c            Chopped pitted dates
     1/4   c            Chopped apricots
     1/2   c            Chopped walnuts
   1 3/4   c            Whole wheat pastry flour
   1 1/2   ts           Baking powder
     1/2   ts           Salt

  Preheat the oven to 325 deg.
  
  In a small saucepan, heat the honey, bringing it just
  to the boiling point. Remove from heat and stir in the
  spices and baking soda.
  
  In a mixing bowl, cream the margarine and stir in the
  egg yolks, one at a time. Beat in the buttermilk until
  smooth. Add the honey mixture and mix in thoroughly,
  then stir in the dried fruit and nuts.
  
  In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, baking
  powder and salt. Make a well in the center and pour in
  the honey mixture. Stir together vigorously until
  thoroughly combined. Beat the egg whites until stiff,
  then fold into the batter. Pour into an oiled 9 by 5
  by 3 inch loaf pan. Bake for 55 minutes, or until a
  knife inserted into the center test clean. Cool on a
  rack, then cover tightly with foil to store.
  
  Makes 1 loaf.
 


                   - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -