Returning Sun Spice Bread

I love trying out new recipes and found this one the other day that I think I will try for Imbolc. It seems like a great recipe that I can involve the kids in too, they all just love getting elbow deep in flour! There's just something about the smell of fresh baking wafting from the kitchen....Mmmm!

1 1/4 cup flour
1/8 cup poppyseeds

2 tsp. baking powder

3/4 cup raisins, plain or golden

1/2 tsp. baking soda

1/2 cup butter/margarine

1/2 tsp. ground ginger

3/4 cup Karo golden corn syrup

1/2 cup light brown sugar

4 tbs. milk

1 large egg, beaten

1 tsp. mixed spices

(Equal parts of cinnamon, nutmeg, and allspice.)

Sift the flour, soda, and baking powder into a non-metal bowl. Add the mixed spice and ginger. Next add the brown sugar and raisins. Mix. Make a well in the center of the flour mixture. In a small sauce pan, melt the butter and the syrup over a low heat, then pour liquid into the well in the middle of the flour mixture. Add the beaten egg and the milk, and mix very well. Pour into a well greased 2-lb loaf pan and bake in a preheated oven at 325 degrees for 40-50 minutes. This bread can be made the night before as it improves with age. Makes 8-10 servings.