1. Preheat oven to 325º. In a large mixing bowl, place the ingredients in the order given and combine well. Pour evenly into 2 well-buttered and floured loaf pans.

2. Cut and sprinkle over the top 1/2 cup sugar and tablespoon unsalted butter.

3. Bake for 50 minutes to 1 hour, removing it from the oven as soon as a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Cool 15 minutes before serving warm, or serve at room temperature.