Hobo Bread from Greenfield Village, Dearborn, Michigan

I grew up in Michigan. We often visited the Henry Ford Museum and Greenfield Village in nearby Dearborn. It was part of our education too. We had many field trips there as elementary school kids. My parents took us there every year. I was fascinated every time I went.

At Greenfield Village you can experience firsthand the sights, sounds and sensations of America's formation, where over 80 acres are filled with resourcefulness and ingenuity.
Three Hundred years of American perseverance serve as a living reminder that anything is possible.
Visit the Lab where Thomas Edison had his lightbulb moment or visit the Workshop where the Wright Brothers taught us to reach for the sky.
You can take a ride in a Model T car or walk through four vintage working farms.
You can visit Colonial Artisans and explore the place where the American can-do spirit will inspire you.
At a Taste of History in Greenfield Village they serve Hobo Bread. It can be served with Honey Mustard, Turkey Breast, Cheddar Cheese and Red Onion.
At the Michigan Café in the Henry Ford Museum, they serve Cherry Chicken Salad made with Fresh Greens, Candied Walnuts, a Hard Boiled Egg, A slice of Red Onion and a piece of Hobo Bread served with their House Michigan Maple Tarragon Dressing.
You can toast a slice of Hobo Bread and serve it with Cream Cheese, Muenster Cheese or fresh Parmesan Cheese.
It's always served Hot so that the Cheese toppings will melt.
I hope you make this vintage Bread and think about it's history or maybe someday you can visit Greenfield Village. It's a walk through American History.

Here's what you'll need:
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
A 9" X 5" Loaf Pan coated with a Vegetable Cooking Spray.

1 C Raisins, soaked in 1 cup of Boiling Water for 1 hour. Retain the excess water.
2 C Flour
3/4 C Granulated Sugar
1/2 tsp Salt
2 tsp Baking Soda
1 tsp Vanilla
3TBS Butter, melted
1/2 C Chopped Walnuts

In a Mixing Bowl:
Flour
Sugar
Salt
Baking Soda
Whisk well.

Add:
Soaked Raisins + the Water.
Vanilla
Butter
Stir by hand until well combined.

Fold in:
Walnuts

Spoon the Batter into the Pan.
Bake 45 - 50 minutes.
a toothpick in the center should come out clean.

Enjoy!
Peace in the Kitchen!