Thursday, November 6, 2008

Cinnamon Raisin Bread


This fills our home with an irresistible
"can't wait until it's done baking so we can eat it" aroma. The base is the same as my oatmeal wheat bread, but with cinnamon, raisins and vanilla. It's sweet and nutritious. Doesn't get any better than that.


INGREDIENTS
1 1/4 cups water
2 tablespoons oil (I use canola)
2 tablespoons honey (use the same spoon so it slides right out after measuring the oil!)
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 teaspoon salt
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup whole wheat flour
1/2 cup rolled oats
2 teaspoons cinnamon
dash nutmeg
1/2 cup raisins
1 1/2 teaspoons active dry yeast

If using a bread machine, set loaf on regular white bread setting for a 1.5lb loaf with medium crust. Add ingredients in the order listed and you're ready to push start!

If making by hand, mix together all ingredients in order listed and knead for 5-7 minutes. Let rise until double in size. Punch down/knead and place into loaf pan. Allow to rise until double in size and bake in oven for 35 minutes at 350 F.
Yield: 1 loaf
Yummy just plain, as toast or french bread. If you're brave, try it with grilled cheese, you won't be disappointed!

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