This
recipes comes from Dancer
and Graphic artist Martin James. Martin, who originally
comes from New Zealand, is now living with his
wife and children in Copenhagen as he is currently
principal Dancer with The Royal Danish Ballet.
You will be able to find out more about Martin
when his Biography page is published.
Being
so gifted it seems unfair that Martin should also
be talented in the kitchen as well but he has
agreed to share some of his recipes with us which
is great news.
Ingredients
1
cup sugar
1/2 cup shortening
1 1/2 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon allspice
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon cinnamon
2 eggs
1 cup finely grated carrots
1/2 cup raisins
Method
- Cream
together sugar and shortening.
- Sift
together dry ingredients in a separate bowl.
- Add
dry ingredients to creamed mixture.
- Add
grated carrots and raisins.
- Pour
into greased and floured loaf pan (9 1/4 x 5
1/4 x 2 3/4).
- Bake
for 55 minutes at 375°F.
Makes
1 loaf (18 x 1/2 slices)
Martin
James
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