Peppernut Tea Bread

Ingredients

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup whole wheat flour (or use just all purpose white)
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon grated whole nutmeg
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon ground star anise
• 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
• 1 cup apple butter
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1/4 cup honey
• 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
• 1/2 cup golden raisin
• 2 tablespoons sliced almonds, divided
• cooking spray

Directions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 325°.

2. 2

   Lightly spoon flour into dry measuring cups and level top for measurement. Combine flours with baking soda, salt, nutmeg, cinnamon, star anise and pepper in a large bowl, stirring with a whisk.

3. 3

   Combine apple butter, sugar, honey, and eggs. Stir with a whisk until well combined.

4. 4

   Fold wet ingredients into dry along with raisins and 1 tablespoon almonds, combine with whisk or spoon until just incorporated.

5. 5

   Spoon batter into a loaf pan coated with cooking spray. Sprinkle top with 1 tablespoon of almonds. Bake for 35 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean.