Best 2 Dutch Oven Raisin Walnut Bread Recipes

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Dutch oven raisin walnut bread is a delicious and easy-to-make bread that is perfect for any occasion. This classic bread is made with simple ingredients such as flour, sugar, yeast, butter, milk, raisins, and walnuts. The bread is baked in a Dutch oven, which gives it a crispy crust and a moist and fluffy interior. The combination of raisins and walnuts adds a sweet and nutty flavor to the bread that makes it irresistible. Whether you are enjoying it for breakfast, lunch, or dinner, Dutch oven raisin walnut bread is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it.

Here are our top 2 tried and tested recipes!

DUTCH-OVEN RAISIN WALNUT BREAD



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On a cold day there is nothing better than a warm, crusty Dutch oven raisin bread filled with walnuts. -Catherine Ward, Taste of Home, Prep Kitchen Manager

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Brunch

Time 1h5m

Yield 1 loaf (32 pieces).

Number Of Ingredients 8

6 to 7 cups (125 grams per cup) all-purpose flour
1/4 cup sugar
2 teaspoons active dry yeast
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
2 teaspoons salt
1 cup raisins
1 cup chopped walnuts
3 cups cool water (70° to 75°)

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, whisk 6 cups flour, sugar, yeast, cinnamon and salt. Stir in raisins and walnuts; add water and enough remaining flour to form a moist, shaggy dough. Do not knead. Cover and let rise in a cool place until doubled, 7-8 hours., Preheat oven to 450°; place a Dutch oven with lid onto center rack and heat for at least 30 minutes. Once Dutch oven is heated, turn dough onto a generously floured surface. Using a metal scraper or spatula, quickly shape into a round loaf. Gently place on top of a piece of parchment., Using a sharp knife, make a slash (1/4 in. deep) across top of loaf. Using the parchment, immediately lower bread into heated Dutch oven. Cover; bake for 30 minutes. Uncover and bake until loaf is deep golden brown and sounds hollow when tapped, 20-30 minutes longer, partially covering if browning too much. Remove loaf from pan and cool completely on wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 130 calories, Fat 3g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 149mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

NO-KNEAD CINNAMON AND RAISIN BREAD



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This crusty, raisin-studded bread can be made with just a few pantry items. It takes little hands-on time to prepare and will make your house smell like a bakery.

Provided by Bren

Categories     Bread     Yeast Bread Recipes

Time 3h50m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 cups bread flour
1 tablespoon white sugar
1 ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon table salt
½ teaspoon dry instant yeast
1 ½ cups warm water (110 degrees F (43 degrees C))
¾ cup golden raisins
1 tablespoon bread flour
parchment paper

Steps:

  • Stir 3 cups flour, sugar, cinnamon, salt, and yeast together in a large bowl. Pour in water and stir until all the flour has been incorporated and a shaggy, wet dough forms. Stir in raisins and cover with plastic wrap.
  • Place bowl in a warm, draft-free space for 30 minutes or in the oven with the oven light on.
  • Sprinkle a clean working surface with 1 tablespoon flour. Scrape dough out onto the counter and use a bench scraper to fold the dough over onto itself several times, incorporating most of the flour into the dough. Rinse and dry the bowl.
  • Cut parchment paper into a liner for the bowl, folding it so that it sits flat against the bowl. Place dough on the parchment paper in the bowl and cover with plastic wrap. Let rise for 30 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, place a 5-quart Dutch oven into the oven and preheat to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Set timer for 30 minutes.
  • Remove warmed Dutch oven from the oven and transfer dough with the parchment liner into the Dutch oven. Cover with a lid.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes. Uncover and bake for 5 minutes more. Remove from oven and carefully transfer bread onto a wire rack. Remove parchment paper. Cool completely before slicing, about 2 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 220.9 calories, Carbohydrate 47.7 g, Fat 0.9 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 6.2 g, SaturatedFat 0.1 g, Sodium 295 mg, Sugar 10.9 g

Tips:

  • Use fresh ingredients. Fresh raisins and walnuts will give your bread the best flavor.
  • Measure your ingredients accurately. This is especially important for the yeast and salt, as too much or too little of either can affect the rise and flavor of your bread.
  • Proof your yeast before using it. This will ensure that it is active and will help your bread rise properly.
  • Knead the dough until it is smooth and elastic. This will help to develop the gluten in the flour, which will give your bread a chewy texture.
  • Let the dough rise in a warm place until it has doubled in size. This will give the yeast time to do its work and produce carbon dioxide gas, which will cause the bread to rise.
  • Bake the bread in a preheated oven. This will help to create a crispy crust and a fluffy interior.
  • Let the bread cool completely before slicing it. This will help to prevent the bread from crumbling.

Conclusion:

Dutch oven raisin walnut bread is a delicious and easy-to-make bread that is perfect for any occasion. It is a great way to use up leftover raisins and walnuts, and it is also a great gift for friends and family. With its chewy texture, sweet and nutty flavor, and crispy crust, this bread is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it.

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