Raisin Wheat Bread
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"My husband likes dense, hearty breads with a little crunch," says Lorraine Darocha of Mountain City, Tennessee. "So I took a basic wheat bread recipe and added crunchy sunflower seeds plus raisins and honey for sweetness. It's moist and tender but filling, too."
SERVINGS: 16
CATEGORY: Lower Fat
METHOD: Bread Machine
TIME: Prep: 10 min. Bake: 3 hours
Ingredients:
- 1-1/4 cups plus 1 tablespoon water (70° to 80°)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons molasses
- 1-1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/3 cup unsalted sunflower kernels
- 2/3 cup raisins
- 2 cups whole wheat flour
- 1-1/3 cups bread flour
- 2-1/2 teaspoon active dry yeast
Directions:
In bread machine pan, place all ingredients in order suggested by manufacturer. Select wheat bread setting*. Choose 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). Yield: 1 loaf (16 slices). *Editor's Note: If your bread machine does not have a wheat setting, follow the manufacturer's directions using the basic setting.