Browsing around my recipes to try file (OK that makes is sound like it's a little thing - it's really a LARGE file) I found this one. The Sous Chef is a big fan of tea breads. He likes plain, dry things (wait a minute I think I might have insulted myself there?). I thought I would be nice and make him a tea bread since I usually lean towards more chocolatey gooey things in my baking. Cinnamon Raisin Tea Bread (adapted from Cooking Light ) 1 c raisins 2 c hot water (for raisin soaking) 3/4 c buttermilk 1/2 c sugar 1/4 c canola oil 1t almond extract 2 eggs 1 1/2 c flour 1/4 c ground flaxseed 1t cinnamon 3/4 t baking powder 1/4 t baking soda 1/4 t salt 1/4 t nutmeg Glaze: 1/2 c confectioner's sugar 1/4 t almond extract 1T milk 2 T toasted sliced almonds Grease a loaf pan. Soak raisins in hot water for about 5 minutes until plumped. Meanwhile combine all the wet ingredients in a bowl. Whisk until mixed well. Stir in raisins. Combine the dry ingredie...