Buttermilk Nut Bread

A delicious low-fat bread.
There is no butter or oil in this recipe.

• 2 EGGS, WELL BEATEN
  
• 1-1/2 CUPS BROWN SUGAR
  
• 3-1/4 CUPS SIFTED FLOUR
  
• 2 TEASPOONS BAKING SODA
  
• 1/2 TEASPOON SALT
  
• 2 CUPS BUTTERMILK
  
• 1 CUP CHOPPED NUTS
  
• 1 CUP CHOPED DRIED FRUIT (APRICOTS, DATES, RAISINS, ETC.)—OPTIONAL

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Beat eggs, add sugar and mix well. Sift flour, soda and salt together and add
alternately with buttermilk to egg mixture. Add nuts. Pour into 2 greased loaf
pans. Bake in slow oven (325°F.) for 1 hour.

Makes 2 (8x4-inch) loaves.