Delicious Raisin Brown Bread Recipe

Enjoy the wholesome goodness of homemade Raisin Brown Bread with this easy-to-follow recipe. Made with wholesome ingredients like whole wheat flour, molasses, and plump raisins, this bread is a perfect addition to your breakfast or snack. The dough is mixed, kneaded, and baked to create a moist and flavorful loaf. With a hint of sweetness, this bread pairs well with butter or cream cheese. Try making this Raisin Brown Bread and fill your kitchen with the comforting aroma of freshly baked bread.

Ingredients

• 2 cups whole wheat flour
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 cup warm water
• 1/4 cup molasses
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 teaspoons active dry yeast
• 1 cup raisins

Directions

1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the whole wheat flour, all-purpose flour, and salt.
2. In a separate bowl, dissolve the yeast in warm water and let it sit for 5 minutes until it becomes frothy.
3. Add molasses and vegetable oil to the yeast mixture and stir well.
4. Pour the yeast mixture into the flour mixture and mix until a dough forms.
5. Knead the dough on a lightly floured surface for 6-8 minutes until smooth and elastic.
6. Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a clean towel, and let it rise in a warm place for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
7. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan.
8. Punch down the dough to release the air and flatten it into a rectangle.
9. Sprinkle the raisins evenly over the dough and roll it up tightly.
10. Place the rolled dough in the greased loaf pan, seam side down.
11. Cover the pan with the towel and let it rise for another 30 minutes.
12. Bake the bread in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes or until golden brown.
13. Remove the bread from the oven and let it cool for 10 minutes in the pan.
14. Transfer the bread to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.

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