WALNUT RAISIN WHOLE WHEAT BREAD

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Wonderful flavor and the walnuts and raisins give it great texture. Try this bread lightly toasted with a sharp farmhouse Cheddar cheese for breakfast! Adapted from the New Basics Cookbook.

Provided by Sharon123

Categories     Yeast Breads

Time 3h30m

Yield 2 loaves

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 (1/4 ounce) package active dry yeast
1 cup warm water
1 cup milk
2 tablespoons sugar
1/2 cup yellow cornmeal, plus
2 tablespoons yellow cornmeal
3 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature
3 cups coarsely chopped walnuts
2 cups raisins
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon fresh coarse ground black pepper
2 cups whole wheat flour
2 1/2-3 cups unbleached white flour

Steps:

  • Combine yeast, warm water, and milk in a large bowl. Let the mixture stand until the yeast has dissolved, about 5 minutes.
  • Add the sugar, 1/2 cup cornmeal, butter, walnuts, raisins, salt, pepper, whole wheat flour, and 2 cups of the white flour. Beat well. Move the dough to a lightly floured surface and knead for 2-3 minutes, adding the remaining white flour as necessary to make it workable. Let the dough rest, covered loosley with a towel, for 10-15 minutes.
  • Knead the dough again, until it is smooth and elastic, 8-10 minutes. Sprinkle with extra flour if you need to keep it from sticking.
  • Oil a large bowl and turn the dough in it to coat with the oil. Cover the bowl and let dough rise in a warm place till doubled in bulk, about 1 1/2 hours.
  • Punch dough down and divide in half. Shape the halves into round loaves. Sprinkle a baking sheet with the remaining 2 tbls. cornmeal, and put the loaves on it, seam side down. Cover with the towel, and let them rise until doubled in bulk, about 45 minutes.
  • Preheat the oven to 350*F.
  • Place the baking sheet on the center rack of the oven, and bake until the bread is well browned and sounds hollow when the bottom is tapped with your finger, 45 minutes.
  • Cool bread on a wire rack. Enjoy!

Sindhu Palikhe
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I made this bread for my family, and they all loved it. It's a great bread for a quick breakfast or snack.


Mary Micallef
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This bread is very easy to make, and it's a great way to use up leftover walnuts and raisins. It's also a very healthy bread, and it's perfect for breakfast or a snack.


MAMU YT
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I'm not a big fan of raisins, but I really enjoyed this bread. The walnuts and raisins added a nice sweetness and crunch, and the bread was very moist and flavorful.


Ekene Israel
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This bread is delicious! The walnuts and raisins add a nice sweetness and crunch. The bread is also very moist and flavorful.


Abigayle Miller
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I love this bread! It's so moist and flavorful, and the walnuts and raisins add a nice touch of sweetness and crunch. I've made it several times now, and it's always a hit.


Brooklyn Zaremba
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This bread is a bit denser than I expected, but it's still very good. The walnuts and raisins add a nice touch of sweetness and crunch.


Claudina Payne
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I'm not a huge fan of whole wheat bread, but this recipe changed my mind. It's so flavorful and moist, I can't believe it's healthy.


Karabo Mtsweni
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This bread is so easy to make, and it's so delicious! I love the combination of walnuts and raisins. It's the perfect bread for breakfast or a snack.


Maya Channel
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I followed the recipe exactly, and it turned out perfectly. The bread is dense and hearty, with a slightly chewy texture. The walnuts and raisins add a lovely crunch and sweetness.


Jadiel Caraballo
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This walnut-raisin whole wheat bread is a keeper! It's incredibly moist and flavorful, with a perfect balance of sweetness and nutty flavor. I've made it twice now, and it's been a hit both times.