Graham Cracker Brown Bread

2 cups graham cracker crumbs or finely crushed
graham crackers (30 squares)
1/2 cup shortening
1 3/4 cups buttermilk
3/4 cup molasses
2 eggs -- slightly beaten
1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
1 cup raisins

Heat oven to 375ºF. Grease and flour bottoms only of two 8x4-inch loaf pans.

In large bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs and shortening; beat until well blended. Add buttermilk, molasses and eggs; blend well.

In small bowl, combine flour, baking soda, salt and nutmeg; mix well. Add to graham cracker mixture; mix at low speed until well blended. Fold in raisins.

Pour batter into greased and floured pans.

Bake at 375ºF. for 35 to 40 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 5 minutes; remove from pan.

Makes: 2 (16-slice) loaves.