Whole Wheat Raisin Bread
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 - 2 cups raisins
- 2 cups soy or almond milk
- 5 teaspoons instant yeast
- 1/4 cup grapeseed or canola oil
- 1/3 cup honey
- 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 6 cups whole wheat flour
- 2 tablespoons flaxseeds
- 2 teaspoons Kosher salt
- Cooking spray
Instructions
1: Soak the raisins in water for about 30 minutes.
2: Spray two 4 1/2 x 8 1/2 loaf pans with cooking spray.
3: Microwave the milk for 1 minute to warm.
4: Add the milk and yeast in a bowl for 5 minutes or until the yeast is foamy.
5: Whisk in the oil, honey and vanilla.
6: Drain the raisins. Stir the raisins in the liquid mixture.
7: In a separate large bowl, stir together the flour, flaxseeds and salt.
8: Slowly stir in the liquid mixture. Knead well for about 5 minutes.
9: Separate the dough into two equal balls. Set them on a floured surface and shape them into loaves.
10: Place the shaped dough into the loaf pans. Cover with a lightly damp cloth. Let the dough rise in a warm place until it doubles in size.
11: Bake in a 350 degree preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes.
12: Cool bread on a wire rack. Slice as desired.
Notes
You can use another type of salt if preferred.
Use regular milk if desired.
Use white whole wheat flour for a little whiter, lighter and sweeter bread. White whole wheat flour is another healthy whole grain flour.
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