An African American COokbook/Phoebe Bailey 2002

Hobo Bread

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3 loaves


INGREDIENTS:
4 tsp baking soda 2 cups dark raisins 2 cups boiling water
2 cups sugar 4 Tbsp oil 1/2 tsp salt
4 cups flour



1 Combine baking soda, raisins, and boiling water in large bowl. Let sit overnight.
2 Add sugar, oil, salt, and flour to raisin mixture.
3 Divide dough between 3 greased and floured 1-lb coffee cans.
4 Bake at 350 F. for 30 minutes. Reduce heat to 325 F. and bake and additional 30 minutes.
5 Remove from oven. Place cans on their sides for 10 minutes. Roll can to other side. Bread should slide out easily.

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