Big Brood

This is adapted from Lent and Easter in the Domestic Church. I have a “talent” for always slightly altering every recipe I come into contact with, it drives my gander CRAZY! His theory is if there is a recipe it should be followed, mine is if there is a recipe there is probably a better way to do it!

• 2 cups white bread flour (I am sure all purpose would work)
• 1 cup whole wheat flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
• 3/4 cup cold butter, diced
• 1 1/2 cups golden raisins
• 1 egg, beaten
• 1/2 cup honey
• 1 cup sour milk

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Add first 5 ingredients into a large mixing bowl. Using a pastry cutter, blend butter into flour mixture until it resembles fine crumbles. Add raisins to mixture, stir to distibute. Add honey and sour milk. Stir with a fork until it is moistened but not smooth. Spoon into a large round pan. I use a 12 inch stone with sides (like a round cake pan only bigger.) A 10 or 11 inch heavy skillet may work well too, just be sure to butter the pan first. Bake for 1 hour or until the middle is set. Cut into wedges and serve warm with butter and honey. YUM!

How do you drive your gander crazy?

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