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"grapenut bread" (it has no nuts in it, but is a favorite around here. toasted, for breakfast? to die for!)

1 cup grapenuts cereal soaked in
2 cups buttermilk for about 45 minutes.
add:
2 cups sugar
2 eggs, beaten, 2 tsp soda dissolved in a little water
1 tsp baking powder in
4 cups flour.

mix it up --it will be very thick--but try not to overwork the batter.
divide into 2 loaf pans, bake at 350, for approx. 1 hour. test the center of the loaf for "done-ness" with a cake tester. (i use a large paper clip, unfolded. same one has hung on a little hook for years!)

let cool for ten minutes when done, turn out of pan. i store it in a large baggie, and find that while it's very tasty when it's warm, it slices easier and thinner (like for company, etc) after it's been in the bag overnight. it freezes well, too, for up to 6 months, when wrapped well.


it's my aunt jeannette's recipe, and we all love it. good for holidays, for those who can't have nuts in their food!