Carrot Raisin Bread

Name: Carrot Raisin Bread
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 3 h
Total time: 3 h 10 min
Yield: 1 loaf (2 pounds).
Ingredients: 1 cup water (70° to 80°); 2 tablespoons butter, softened; 1/2 cup grated carrot; 2 tablespoons nonfat dry milk powder; 1-1/2 teaspoons salt; 3 tablespoons brown sugar; 2 cups whole wheat flour; 1 cup bread flour; 2 teaspoons active dry yeast; 1/3 cup chopped walnuts; 1/2 cup raisins

"Grated carrot adds color and interest to this wheat bread that's good when spread with butter and served with a hearty soup," writes Dolores Tommer of Frankfort, Kansas. "Raisins and nuts give extra flavor and texture."

Ingredients

1 cup water (70° to 80°)
2 tablespoons butter, softened
1/2 cup grated carrot
2 tablespoons nonfat dry milk powder
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
3 tablespoons brown sugar
2 cups whole wheat flour
1 cup bread flour
2 teaspoons active dry yeast
1/3 cup chopped walnuts
1/2 cup raisins

Directions

In bread machine pan, place the first nine ingredients in order suggested by manufacturer. Select basic 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). Just before final kneading (you machine may audibly signal this), add walnuts and raisins.

Nutrition Facts

1 slice: 134 calories, 3g fat (1g saturated fat), 4mg cholesterol, 244mg sodium, 24g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 3g fiber), 4g protein.

Originally published as Carrot Raisin Bread in Quick Cooking January/February 2002

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yuehching

Jul 15, 2013

I followed recipe as stated. It?s a bit salty to my taste. I used 1 teaspoon salt to make the second loaf. It turned out just right. Other than that, this is a good recipe.
ashleyangel

Dec 17, 2009

this was a good bread.i made for family when they came overand i will make for a bake sale this spring