Cinnamon Raisin Bread

4 cups all purpose flour
2 cups sugar, divided
2teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
2 eggs
2 cups buttermilk
1/2 cup canola oil
1/2 cup raisins
3 teaspoons ground cinnamon

Preheat oven to 350 degrees

In a large bowl, combine the flour, 1 1/2 cups sugar, soda and salt.
In a small bowl, whisk the eggs, buttermilk and oil. Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Fold in raisins. Combine cinnamon and remaining sugar, set aside.

Spoon half the batter in to two 8x4 inch loaf pans.
Sprinkle with half the reserved cinnamon sugar, repeat layer
Cut through batter with a knife to swirl.

Bake at 350 for 55-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool in pans for 10 minutes before removing.