
Ingredients:
3 1/2 cups unbleached bread flour
4 teaspoons granulated sugar
1 1/4 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons instant yeast
1 1/4 teaspoons cinnamon
1 large egg, slightly beaten
2 tablespoons shortening, melted or at room temperature
1/2 cup buttermilk or whole milk, at room temperature
3/4 cup water, at room temperature
1 1/2 cups raisins, rinsed and drained
1 cup chopped walnuts

Ferment at room temperature for approximately 2 hours, or until the dough doubles in size.
Divide the dough into 2 equal pieces and form them into loaves. Place each loaf in a lightly oiled 8 1/2-by-4 1/2-inch pan, mist the tops with spray oil, and cover loosely with plastic wrap.Proof at room temperature for 60 to 90 minutes, or until the dough crests above the lips of the pans and is nearly doubled in size. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) with the oven rack on the middle shelf. Place the loaf pans on a sheet pan, making sure they are not touching each other.Bake the loaves for 20 minutes. Rotate the pan 180 degrees for even baking and continue baking for another 20 to 30 minutes, depending on the oven. The finished breads should register 190°F (85°C) in the center and be golden brown on top and lightly golden on the sides and bottom. They should make a hollow sound when thumped on the bottom.Immediately remove the breads from their pans and cool on a rack for at least 1 hour, preferably 2 hours, before slicing or serving. (by Peter Reinhart)

5 comments:
Cinnamon is one of my favorite spices... Your bread looks and sounds particularly good!
Cheers,
Rosa
Raisins and walnuts. I don't know of a better combination!
Jól néz ki!!! Mi volt a baj a liszttel?
Köszi! Ha a tiedhez hasonlítom, akkor az szerintem könnyebb és nem ilyen tömör mint ez, valamint nem barna, inkább fehér.
Your bread recipe combines all my favorites...walnuts.... cinnamon...this is a winning bread recipe.
Andy
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