Returning Sun Spice Bread

A tradition at Imbolc (the pagan celebration on Feb 1st). This bread can be made the night before as it improves with age. Makes 8-10 servings.

Ingredients

• 1 1/4 cup flour
• 2 Tbsp poppyseeds
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1/4 tsp baking soda
• 1/8 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp ground ginger
• 1 tsp each of cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice
• 3/4 cup raisins, plain or golden
• 1/2 cup butter, melted
• 1/2 cup light brown sugar
• 1/2 cup honey
• 1/4 cup corn syrup
• 1/4 cup milk
• 1 large egg, beaten

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees.
2. Mix the baking powder, baking soda, salt, and spices together. Stir the spice mixture into the flour in a large bowl and mix well.
3. Stir in the poppyseeds and raisins.
4. In a separate bowl, melt the butter. Stir in the brown sugar, honey, corn syrup, and milk. Stir in the egg.
5. Pour the liquid mixture into the flour mixture. Stir to combine.
6. Pour the batter into 4, well-greased, mini-loaf pans.
7. Bake for 40-50 minutes.