Buttermilk Cinnamon Bread

Ingredient
4 c all-purpose flour
2 tsp baking soda
1 tsp salt
1/2 c vegetable oil
2-1/2 c sugar, divided
2 c buttermilk
2 eggs
1 T cinnamon
1 to 2 T finely chopped walnuts

Method
1. In a mixing bowl, combine flour, baking soda and salt.

2. In a small bowl, combine oil and 1-1/2c sugar. Add butter milk and eggs; mix well. Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened.

3. Fill two greased 8" x 4" or five 5" x 3" loaf pans about one-third full. Combine cinnamon and remaining sugar; sprinkle half over the batter.

4. Top with remaining batter and cinnamon-sugar. Swirl batter with a knife. Sprinkle with nuts.

5. Bake at 350º for 45-55 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean.

6. Cool in pans for 10 minutes before removing to a wire rack.

Yield: 2 loaves or 5 mini loaves