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Walnut Brown Bread

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This Walnut Brown Bread is a comforting, old-fashioned treat that strikes the perfect balance between a cake and a bread. Unlike traditional yeast leavens, this recipe relies on baking soda for a tender crumb, resulting in a rich, dense texture that holds up beautifully to slicing. The combination of boiled raisins, melted shortening, and chopped walnuts creates a deep, caramel-like flavor profile that is both indulgent and satisfying. It is an excellent choice for weekend brunches, holiday gatherings, or as a special dessert served warm with a pat of butter. The moist interior and slightly crisp crust make it a keeper in your recipe rotation.
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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 10
Calories: 2806.3
Dietary: Vegetarian
Description
This Walnut Brown Bread is a comforting, old-fashioned treat that strikes the perfect balance between a cake and a bread. Unlike traditional yeast leavens, this recipe relies on baking soda for a tender crumb, resulting in a rich, dense texture that holds up beautifully to slicing. The combination of boiled raisins, melted shortening, and chopped walnuts creates a deep, caramel-like flavor profile that is both indulgent and satisfying. It is an excellent choice for weekend brunches, holiday gatherings, or as a special dessert served warm with a pat of butter. The moist interior and slightly crisp crust make it a keeper in your recipe rotation.
Ingredients
  • 3 cup Raisins
  • 1/4 cup Shortening
  • 2 cup Sugar
  • 2 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 cup Walnuts; chopped
  • 3 cup Water
  • 5 1/2 cup Unbleached flour; sifted
  • 4 teaspoon Baking soda
  • 2 ea Eggs; lg, slightly beaten
Directions
  1. 1
    Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. 2
    Combine the raisins and water in a 3-quart saucepan and bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
  3. 3
    Boil, uncovered, for 5 minutes, then remove from the heat and stir in the shortening until melted.
  4. 4
    Allow the mixture to cool to lukewarm temperature.
  5. 5
    In a large mixing bowl, sift together the flour, sugar, baking soda, and salt.
  6. 6
    Add the beaten eggs, chopped walnuts, and the cooled raisin mixture to the dry ingredients.
  7. 7
    Stir until just moistened and combined; do not overmix.
  8. 8
    Spoon the batter evenly into six greased 1-pound vegetable loaf pans.
  9. 9
    Bake for 45 minutes.
  10. 10
    Cover the tops of the loaves with aluminum foil to prevent overbrowning.
  11. 11
    Continue baking for 15 more minutes, or until a wooden pick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  12. 12
    Cool in the pans for 10 minutes before turning out onto wire racks to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 10

Amount Per Serving
Calories 2806.3kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 63.7g99%
Saturated Fat 11.2g56%
Cholesterol 186.5mg63%
Sodium 9844.4mg411%
Total Carbohydrate 521.8g174%
Dietary Fiber 19.6g79%
Sugars 256.3g
Protein 54.2g109%

* 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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