Hootenholler Whiskey Quick Bread

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   First, take the bourbon out of the cupboard and have a small snort for medicinal purposes.

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   Now, preheat the oven to 300 degrees.

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   Butter and flour an 8 1/2-by-4 1/2-inch loaf pan.

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   Using a mixer, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.

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   With the mixer on low, add the beaten eggs, a little at a time.

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   Mix together the flour, baking powder, salt and nutmeg, and add to the batter.

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   Then beat in the milk.

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   Combine the molasses and baking soda and mix into the batter.

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   To help prevent the raisins and pecans from sinking, dust them with flour, shaking off excess.

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    Mix them, along with the bourbon, into the batter until combined.

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    Transfer to the loaf pan and bake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes up clean, 1 3/4 to 2 hours.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.