Irish Bran Bread

Irish Bran Bread
2 cups all-purpose (plain) flour* 
*(I used 1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour and 1/2 cup ground flaxseed)
1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour
1/2 cup natural bran
1/4 cup granulated (white) sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
2 cups buttermilk or sour milk
1/4 cup cooking oil
1 cup raisins, optional

Preheat oven to 350◦F. Grease a 9x5x3 inch loaf pan.
In a large bowl, stir together all dry ingredients. Make a well in the center. Add milk and oil, stir to moisten. Scrape into prepared pan. Bake for about one hour.

This is a really easy and quick bread recipe.I made it recently because I was running out of my stash of whole wheat bread, but I did not have enough time to make a traditional loaf of bread that requires kneading and rising. While many quick loaf breads can be softer, crumbly, and not good sandwich material, this one is quite sturdy and easy to cut. It is also very tasty, a bit sweeter and richer than traditional bread, so it is better for lighter sandwiches. It is from Company's Coming "Muffins & More". 

Paré, Jean. "Irish Brown Bread." Recipe. Muffins & More, Edmonton Alberta: Company's Coming Publishing Limited, 1983. 114-115.