Yield: 1 Loaf
| Measure | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 2 cups | All-purpose flour |
| 1 cup | Rolled oats, old-fashioned |
| ½ cup | Sugar |
| 2½ teaspoon | Baking powder |
| ½ teaspoon | Baking soda |
| 1 teaspoon | Salt |
| 1 large | Egg |
| 3 tablespoons | Oil, or shortening, melted |
| ½ teaspoon | Vanilla extract |
| 1 cup | COCA-COLA |
| 1 cup | Prunes, very well drained and coarsely chopped, OR 1/2 c dried prunes |
| ½ cup | Walnuts, chopped |
| \N \N | Prune halves, optional |
Lightly spoon the flour into a measuring cup, level off. . In a large bowl, stir together the flour, rolled oats, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. In another bowl, beat with a fork, the egg, oil, and vanilla extract until well blended. Add to the flour mixture. Add the Coca-Cola, prunes, and nuts, blend thoroughly with a spoon. Turn into a well-greased, lightly floured, 9 x 5 x 3-inch loaf pan. Garnish with prune halves, if desired. Bake in a preheated, 350 F oven for about 1 hour or until a wooden toothpick inserted in the centre comes out cleans. Cool on a rack for 20 minutes before removing the bread from the pan. Store in foil overnight before slicing.