Best 14 Raisin Walnut Dark Rye Bread Recipes

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Embrace the wholesome goodness of raisin walnut dark rye bread, a delightful fusion of flavors and textures that will tantalize your taste buds. This classic bread recipe combines the nutty crunch of walnuts with the sweetness of plump raisins, all enveloped in the robust embrace of dark rye flour. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a novice in the kitchen, follow our expert guidance to craft a loaf that is both visually appealing and bursting with a symphony of flavors. So, let's embark on a culinary journey, discovering the secrets behind the perfect raisin walnut dark rye bread, a treat that will elevate your breakfast or afternoon tea to new heights of satisfaction.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

WALNUT-RAISIN BREAD



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This is one of our favorite light desserts. My wife, Betty, and I especially like the combination of orange juice, pineapple and raisins in this recipe.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h15m

Yield 1 loaf.

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup butter, softened
3/4 cup sugar
1 large egg
1/4 cup orange juice
1 can (8 ounces) crushed pineapple, undrained
1 cup raisins
1 cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • In a bowl, combine flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt; set aside. In another bowl, cream butter and sugar. Add egg and orange juice; beat well. Add 1/3 cup of flour mixture; beat until smooth. Mix in remaining flour mixture and the pineapple. Stir in raisins and walnuts. Pour into a greased 9x5-in. loaf pan. Bake at 350° for 60-70 minutes. Let cool in pan for 10 minutes. Remove to wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 233 calories, Fat 11g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 29mg cholesterol, Sodium 202mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (17g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

BROWN BREAD WITH RAISINS



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Created in colonial times and also called Boston brown bread, this authentic dark bread is made with cornmeal and molasses. Originally, it called for rye meal, which was available at the time.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Side Dish

Time 1h45m

Yield 32

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1 cup whole wheat flour
1 cup whole-grain cornmeal
1 cup raisins
2 cups buttermilk
3/4 cup molasses
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 325°F. Grease 2-quart casserole dish with shortening or cooking spray.
  • In large bowl, beat all ingredients with electric mixer on low speed 30 seconds, scraping bowl constantly. Beat on medium speed 30 seconds, scraping bowl constantly. Pour batter into casserole.
  • Bake uncovered about 1 hour or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Immediately loosen sides of bread with metal spatula and remove bread from casserole. Cool 30 minutes on cooling rack before slicing. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 Slice, TransFat 0 g

DARK RYE BREAD



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Very good!!! The extra sugar makes for a better rise.

Provided by knowell

Categories     Bread     Yeast Bread Recipes     Whole Grain Bread Recipes     Rye Bread

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 ⅛ cups water
2 tablespoons molasses
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 teaspoon salt
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 ½ cups rye flour
3 tablespoons packed brown sugar
1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
¾ teaspoon caraway seed
2 teaspoons bread machine yeast

Steps:

  • Place ingredients in the pan of the bread machine in the order recommended by the manufacturer.
  • Select the Basic cycle, and press Start.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 158.7 calories, Carbohydrate 32.5 g, Fat 1.6 g, Fiber 2.8 g, Protein 3.6 g, SaturatedFat 0.2 g, Sodium 197.1 mg, Sugar 5.3 g

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.

COUNTRY RAISIN RYE BREAD



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"The recipe for this delicious bread came from my aunt," notes Carolyn Rose Sykora of Bloomer, Wisconsin. "I made just a few changes to it-and it's been a favorite ever since." The dark rustic loaves are moist and tender with a delicate rye and sweet molasses flavor.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h5m

Yield 4 loaves (8 slices each).

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups whole wheat flour, divided
2 cups rye flour, divided
1 tablespoon active dry yeast
1 teaspoon salt
2 cups water
1/2 cup plus 1 teaspoon olive oil, divided
1/2 cup molasses
1/2 cup honey
2-1/2 to 2-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup raisins

Steps:

  • In a bowl, combine 1 cup whole wheat flour, 1 cup rye flour, yeast and salt. In a saucepan, heat water, 1/2 cup oil, molasses and honey to 120°-130°. Add to dry ingredients; stir just until moistened. Stir in remaining whole wheat and rye flours and enough all-purpose flour to form a medium stiff dough., Turn onto a floured surface; sprinkle with raisins. Knead until smooth and elastic, about 8-10 minutes. Grease a bowl with the remaining oil. Place dough in a bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1-1/2 hours., Punch dough down; turn onto a lightly floured surface. Divide into four pieces; shape each into a round loaf. Place 4 in. apart on two baking sheets coated with cooking spray. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 45 minutes. , Bake at 325° for 35-40 minutes or until golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 159 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 151mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

RUM RAISIN BREAD



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This bread is a little sweeter and richer than the usual raisin bread. For best results, soak the raisins in rum overnight and measure the raisins after soaking.

Provided by Jill B. Mittelstadt

Categories     Bread     Yeast Bread Recipes

Time 2h55m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 tablespoons rum
½ cup raisins
½ cup water
2 cups bread flour
1 tablespoon dry milk powder
2 teaspoons brown sugar
1 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons butter
2 tablespoons heavy whipping cream
½ teaspoon rum flavored extract
1 egg
1 teaspoon olive oil
1 ½ teaspoons active dry yeast

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, pour rum over raisins. Let stand for 30 minutes and drain.
  • Place ingredients in pan in the order recommended by the manufacturer. Use the regular setting for a 1 pound loaf.
  • If your machine has a Fruit setting, add the raisins at the signal, or about 5 minutes before the kneading cycle has finished.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 164.3 calories, Carbohydrate 27.3 g, Cholesterol 25 mg, Fat 3.4 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 4.7 g, SaturatedFat 1.5 g, Sodium 252.3 mg, Sugar 5.7 g

RAISIN NUT BREAD



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This easy to make bread is packed with raisins and walnuts. It's a great in the morning, with tea or for dessert.

Provided by sal

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes

Time 55m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups all-purpose flour
⅔ cup white sugar
1 tablespoon baking powder
½ teaspoon baking soda
¾ teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 egg, beaten
1 cup applesauce
3 tablespoons butter, melted
1.3 cups chopped walnuts
1 cup raisins

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan.
  • In a large bowl, stir together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda and cinnamon. In a separate bowl, beat together egg, applesauce and butter. Stir applesauce mixture into flour mixture just until combined. Fold in walnuts and raisins; pour batter into prepared loaf pan.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 45 minutes, until a toothpick inserted into center of the loaf comes out clean. Allow to cool before slicing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 272.7 calories, Carbohydrate 39.3 g, Cholesterol 23.1 mg, Fat 11.8 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 4.9 g, SaturatedFat 2.8 g, Sodium 164.8 mg, Sugar 13.6 g

RAISIN & WALNUT DARK RYE BREAD



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Cocoa and molasses give this rye loaf a deep dark brown color and rich flavor. The recipe can be made with or without the raisins or walnuts, and can also be turned into buns or rolls.-Bee Engelhart, Bloomfield Hills, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 45m

Yield 1 loaf (1-1/2 pounds, 12 slices).

Number Of Ingredients 12

3/4 cup water (70° to 80°)
1/4 cup molasses
1 tablespoon butter
2 tablespoons baking cocoa
1 tablespoon caraway seeds
1 teaspoon salt
1-1/4 cups bread flour
1 cup rye flour
1 tablespoon quick-rise yeast
1 teaspoon cornmeal
1/2 cup golden raisins
1/2 cup chopped walnuts, toasted

Steps:

  • In bread machine pan, place the first nine ingredients in order suggested by manufacturer. Select dough setting. Check dough after 5 minutes of mixing; add 1-2 tablespoons water or flour if needed., Grease a baking sheet; sprinkle with cornmeal. When cycle is completed, turn dough onto a lightly floured surface. Knead in raisins and walnuts. Shape into a round loaf; transfer to prepared pan. Cover with a kitchen towel; let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 45 minutes. Preheat oven to 375°., Bake 30-35 minutes or until dark golden brown. Remove from pan to a wire rack to cool.

Nutrition Facts :

RAISIN WALNUT ROSEMARY BREAD



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     dessert

Yield 2 81/2 x 4 ? - inch loaves or

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 cups golden raisins
3 cups scalded milk
2 cups granulated sugar
6 tablespoons (3/4 stick) unsalted butter, at room temperature
3 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
4 1/2 cups unbleached flour
2 teaspoons salt
2 tablespoons double-acting baking powder
2 tablespoons crushed fresh rosemary leaves, or 2 teaspoons crushed dried rosemary leaves
2 cup coarsely chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • Add the raisins to the scalded milk. Cover and cool for about 30 minutes, until lukewarm. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Grease two 81/2 by 4 1/2 inch pans, four 5 by 31/2 inch pans, or six 15- ounce cans. In a large bowl, beat the sugar with the butter. Add the cooled raisin mixture, the egg, and vanilla Mix well. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, salt, baking powder, rosemary, and nuts until well combined. Spoon the butter mixture all at once and stir just until combined. Spoon the batter into the prepared pans. If using cans, spoon the batter into them so that they are just over half full. Bake 8 1/2 inch loaves for 1 hour to 1 1/4 hours, 5-inch loaves for 35 to 40 minutes, or 15-ounce cans for 25 to 30 minutes or until well browned (the internal temperature should reach 190 degrees.) Cool 10 minutes, then remove from the pans and place loaves on a rack to cool completely.

RAISIN WALNUT ROSEMARY BREAD



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     dessert

Yield 2 81/2 x 4 1/2 - inch loaves o

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 cups golden raisins
3 cups scalded milk
2 cups granulated sugar
6 tablespoons (3/4 stick) unsalted butter, at room temperature
3 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
4 1/2 cups unbleached flour
2 teaspoons salt
2 tablespoons double-acting baking powder
2 tablespoons crushed fresh rosemary leaves, or 2 teaspoons crushed dried rosemary leaves
2 cup coarsely chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • Add the raisins to the scalded milk. Cover and cool for about 30 minutes, until lukewarm. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Grease two 81/2 by 4 1/2 inch pans, four 5 by 31/2 inch pans, or six 15- ounce cans. In a large bowl, beat the sugar with the butter. Add the cooled raisin mixture, the egg, and vanilla Mix well. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, salt, baking powder, rosemary, and nuts until well combined. Spoon the butter mixture all at once and stir just until combined. Spoon the batter into the prepared pans. If using cans, spoon the batter into them so that they are just over half full. Bake 8 1/2 inch loaves for 1 hour to 1 1/4 hours, 5 - inch loaves for 35 - 40 minutes, or 15 - ounce cans for 25 to 30 minutes or until well browned (the internal temperature should reach 190 degrees.) Cool 10 minutes, then remove from the pans and place loaves on a rack to cool completely.

RAISIN RYE BREAD



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Categories     Bread     Breakfast     Brunch     Bake     Raisin     Spice     Bon Appétit     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes 2 Loaves

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 cups milk
1/2 cup warm water (105°F. to 115°F.)
1/2 cup packed golden brown sugar
2 envelopes dry yeast
1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon unsulfured (light) molasses
1/2 cup vegetable oil
2 teaspoons grated orange peel
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
2 1/2 cups rye flour*
1/2 cup old-fashioned oats
1 teaspoon caraway seeds, crushed
1/2 teaspoon fennel seeds, crushed
1/2 teaspoon aniseed, crushed
5 cups (about) bread flour
1 cup raisins
*Rye flour is sold at natural foods stores, specialty foods stores and some supermarkets.

Steps:

  • Bring milk to simmer in small saucepan. Cool to between 105°F. and 115°F. Stir warm water and sugar in large bowl until sugar dissolves. Sprinkle yeast over. Let stand until foamy, about 8 minutes. Mix in milk, 1/2 cup molasses, oil, orange peel and salt. Add rye flour, oats, caraway seeds, fennel seeds and aniseed and stir until well blended. Stir in 2 cups bread flour. Cover and let rest 15 minutes.
  • Gradually mix in enough remaining bread flour to form dough. Turn out dough onto floured surface. Knead until smooth and elastic, adding more flour if sticky, about 12 minutes. Knead in raisins. Oil large bowl. Add dough, turning to coat. Cover bowl with clean kitchen towel. Let rise in warm area until doubled, about 1 hour.
  • Oil two 9-inch-diameter cake pans. Line bottom of pans with parchment. Oil parchment. Coat pans and parchment with flour; shake out excess. Punch down dough. Turn out onto lightly oiled surface. Divide dough into 2 pieces. Shape each into 6-inch round loaf. Transfer loaves to prepared pans; flatten slightly. Cover with clean kitchen towel. Let rise in warm area until almost doubled and loaves have spread almost to edges of pans, about 45 minutes.
  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Bake loaves until tester inserted into center comes out clean, about 45 minutes or less Cool loaves in pans on racks 5 minutes. Remove loaves from pans. Brush tops with 1 tablespoon molasses. Cool completely on racks. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Wrap tightly; store at room temperature.)

RAISIN PUMPERNICKEL BREAD



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This bread is also called "Black Russian" and is delicious! Try it with a ripe piece of Brie, as a sandwich, even fabulous French toast! It's origins came out of New York. Smells heavenly baking in the oven!

Provided by Sharon123

Categories     Yeast Breads

Time 8h45m

Yield 3 delicious loaves

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 1/2 cups lukewarm water (105* to 115*)
1/2 cup molasses
1 package active dry yeast
1 tablespoon instant coffee granules
1 tablespoon salt
2 cups medium rye flour
1 1/2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
2 cups whole wheat flour
2 cups bread flour or 2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 cup raisins
3 -4 tablespoons cornmeal
1 tablespoon cold water
1 egg white

Steps:

  • Stir together the lukewarm water and molasses in a large mixing bowl.
  • Sprinkle in the yeast and stir to dissolve.
  • Let stand for 10 minutes, or until slightly foamy.
  • Stir in instant coffee, salt and rye flour.
  • Sprinkle in the cocoa and stir well to combine.
  • Add whole-wheat flour and 1 cup of the bread flour, or enough to make a sticky dough.
  • Turn the bread out onto a lightly floured work surface and let it rest.
  • Wash and dry the bowl.
  • Sprinkle additional flour over the dough and begin to knead.
  • Continue until most or all of the remaining bread flour is incorporated and you have a smooth elastic ball.
  • (Breads with rye flour will always be slightly sticky.) Pour the vegetable oil into the mixing bowl, turn the ball of dough to coat well, cover bowl with a towel, and set aside to rise until dough is tripled in bulk, 3 to 4 hours.
  • Lightly flour the work surface and turn the dough out onto it.
  • Flatten it into a large rectangle and sprinkle with the raisins.
  • Roll up the dough and knead it, to distribute the raisins and let rise until doubled.
  • Sprinkle a large baking sheet with 3 to 4 tablespoons cornmeal.
  • Turn the dough out,cut it into 3 pieces, and shape each piece into a small round loaf.
  • Set loaves on the baking sheet, leaving as much room as possible between them, cover, and let rise until doubled.
  • Preheat oven to 400*.
  • Beat egg white together with 1 tbls.
  • cold water in a small bowl.
  • When the loaves have risen sufficiently, brush the tops with the egg white mixture.
  • Bake loaves on the middle rack of the oven for 35 to 45 minutes, or until they are dark brown and sound hollow when bottoms are rapped.
  • Cool completely on racks before cutting or wrapping.
  • Makes 3 loaves.
  • Enjoy!

WALNUT RYE BREAD



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i was looking through my bread cookbook and found this one that i had never tried. this is a dense hearty bread that went very well dipped in a fruity extra virgin olive oil.

Provided by chia2160

Categories     Yeast Breads

Time 3h10m

Yield 1 loaf, 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 1/3 cups warm water
2 tablespoons butter, softened
1/4 cup dark brown sugar, packed
1 1/4 teaspoons cardamom
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
2 1/2 cups bread flour
1 1/2 cups rye flour
3 teaspoons yeast
3/4 cup crushed walnuts

Steps:

  • add ingredients (EXCEPT NUTS) to your bread machine in this order.
  • set loaf size, crust and bake on whole wheat or fruit/nut cycle.
  • after 5 minutes check to see that dough is in a smooth ball.
  • if too dry add water 1 tsp at a time, if too wet add flour 1 tsp at a time.
  • add nuts when machine beeps, or at the end of the cycle.
  • cool on a rack before slicing.

RAISIN RYE BREAD



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In Amite, Louisiana, Audrey Lanier relies on her bread machine to fix this moist dark brown loaf. Satisfying slices get plenty of flavor from aniseed, caraway and fennel, along with bursts of sweetness from the raisins.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 3h10m

Yield 1 loaf (2 pounds, 16 servings).

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 cup warm 2% milk (70° to 80°)
1/4 cup water (70° to 80°)
1/4 cup canola oil
1/4 cup molasses
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon grated orange zest
1/4 cup quick-cooking oats
3/4 cup rye flour
2-3/4 cups bread flour
2-1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
1/2 cup raisins
1/2 teaspoon aniseed
1/2 teaspoon caraway seeds
1/4 teaspoon fennel seed, crushed

Steps:

  • In bread machine pan, place the first 11 ingredients in order suggested by manufacturer. Select basic bread setting. Choose light crust color and loaf size if available. , Bake according to bread machine directions (check dough after 5 minutes of mixing; add 1 to 2 tablespoons of water or flour if needed). , Just before the final kneading (your machine may audibly signal this), add the raisins, aniseed, caraway and fennel.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 172 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 2mg cholesterol, Sodium 233mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ingredients. This will make a big difference in the flavor of your bread. Look for fresh, organic ingredients whenever possible.
  • Proof the yeast correctly. This is an important step that helps to ensure that your bread will rise properly. Make sure the water is not too hot (or too cold) and that the yeast has enough time to activate.
  • Knead the dough properly. This helps to develop the gluten in the flour, which gives the bread its structure. Knead the dough for at least 10 minutes, or until it is smooth and elastic.
  • Let the dough rise in a warm place. This will help it to double in size. Make sure the dough is covered so that it does not dry out.
  • Bake the bread at a high temperature. This will help to create a crispy crust. Bake the bread for at least 30 minutes, or until it is golden brown.

Conclusion:

Raisin Walnut Dark Rye Bread is a delicious and nutritious bread that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and can be enjoyed by people of all ages. This bread is a good source of fiber, protein, and vitamins. It is also a good source of antioxidants, which can help to protect your body from disease. If you are looking for a healthy and delicious bread recipe, Raisin Walnut Dark Rye Bread is a great option.

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