Rosemary Raisin Bread
Description
This Rosemary Raisin Bread is a comforting, rustic loaf that brings the warmth of the Mediterranean to your kitchen table. Infused with fragrant dried rosemary and sweet plump raisins, this bread offers a delightful balance of savory and sweet flavors. The crust turns golden and crisp while the interior remains soft, chewy, and airy. It is perfect served warm with a pat of butter, alongside a hearty soup, or as part of a fresh salad.Directions
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In a large mixing bowl, dissolve active dry yeast in warm water. Let stand for 5 minutes until foamy.
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Add 1 cup of flour, warm milk, olive oil, sugar, dried rosemary, salt, whole egg, and egg white to the yeast mixture.
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Beat on low speed for about 30 seconds to combine ingredients.
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Increase speed to medium and continue beating for 2 minutes until smooth.
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Stir in the raisins and the remaining 2 cups of flour.
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Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes.
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Place dough in a greased bowl, turning once to grease the top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled in size, about 1 hour.
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Punch down the dough and shape it into a flat 8-1/2-inch round.
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Place the shaped dough on a greased baking sheet and brush the top with olive oil.
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Cover and let rise again until doubled, about 30 minutes.
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With a sharp knife, cut a cross pattern into the top of the loaf.
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Combine egg yolk with water and brush the mixture over the loaf for a golden finish.
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Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 35 minutes or until golden brown and hollow sounding when tapped.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 1 cups
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 100kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 1.5g3%
- Saturated Fat 0.2g1%
- Cholesterol 5mg2%
- Sodium 120mg5%
- Total Carbohydrate 18g6%
- Dietary Fiber 0.5g2%
- Sugars 3g
- Protein 3g6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
