Golden Raisin Loaves
Description
These Golden Raisin Loaves are a hearty, homemade bread made with whole wheat flour, buttermilk, and a generous amount of golden raisins. The dough is enriched with eggs and butter for a tender crumb, while ground cinnamon adds warmth to every bite. Finished with a simple vanilla icing, these loaves are perfect for breakfast or a sweet snack.Directions
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Stir 1 3/4 cups of the whole wheat flour, sugar, undissolved yeast, salt, and cinnamon together in a large mixing bowl.
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Heat the water and butter in a saucepan over low heat to very warm (120-130 degrees F). Remove from the heat and stir in the buttermilk.
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Add the warm liquid to the flour-yeast mixture and beat with an electric mixer on medium speed until smooth, about 2 minutes.
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Add the eggs and beat an additional 2 minutes, then stir in the raisins.
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Gradually add the remaining 1/4 cup of whole wheat flour and enough white flour to make a stiff but light dough. Heaviness indicates too much flour and the bread will not rise correctly.
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Let rest for 5 minutes. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead until smooth, about 5 to 8 minutes.
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Cover with the mixing bowl and let rest for 30 minutes.
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Punch the dough down and divide in half. Let rest 10 minutes, then roll each half to a 12 x 7-inch rectangle.
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Beginning at the 7-inch side, roll up tightly like a jelly roll and seal the edges. Tuck the ends under to form rounded edges (the loaf should be about 7 x 3-inches in size).
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Place on a greased baking sheet. Brush with oil and repeat for the second batch of dough.
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Cover and let rise in a warm place until almost doubled, about 30 minutes.
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Bake in a preheated 375 degree F oven for 25 minutes or until the loaves sound hollow when tapped.
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Remove from the baking sheet and cool on wire racks for 20 minutes.
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For the vanilla icing: Combine the confectioners' sugar, vanilla, and milk in a bowl and beat until smooth.
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Frost the cooled loaves with the vanilla icing if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 4 cups
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 239kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 4.9 gg8%
- Saturated Fat 1.1 gg6%
- Cholesterol 19 mgmg7%
- Sodium 546 mgmg23%
- Total Carbohydrate 45 gg15%
- Dietary Fiber 1.5 gg6%
- Sugars 20.5 gg
- Protein 4.3 gg9%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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