Instructions: Combine the bread crumbs, buttermilk and half and half. In separate bowl, cream butter, brown sugar, molasses and vanilla. Combine bread crumb and sugar mixtures. In separate bowl, sift together flour, salt, baking soda, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, and allspice. Cream together wet and dry ingredients until well blended and creamy. Add chopped walnuts and raisins, stirring until well distributed. Pour into well greased 10-inch round casserole dish. Bake at 350 degrees F/180 degrees C for 30 to 45 minutes, until toothpick inserted in middle comes out clean. Makes 8 servings. Photograph taken by Natalie G. G ©2007 |