GUMDROP BREAD

*Christmas Collection*

1-3/4 cup sifted flour
2 tsps baking powder
1 tsp salt
1 tsp cinnamon
1/4 tsp nutmeg
1/4 cup sugar
1 egg, beaten

1 cup milk
2 TB salad oil
1/2 cup raisins
1/2 cup chopped nuts
1/2 cup cut-up gumdrops
3/4 cup uncooked rolled oats

1. Sift 1-1/2 cups flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg and sugar into bowl. Add egg, milk and melted shortening to dry ingredients. Mix only until dry ingredients are moistened.

2. Combine raisins, nutmests and gumdrops with the remaining 1/4 cup flour; add with oats to above mixture; mix well.

3. Bake at 350 degrees for 50-60 minutes in greased 9 by 5-inch loaf pan. Remove from pan and cool on rack. For ease in slicing, cover tightly and store overnight.

(Source: Dorothy Dean & google+ photo)