Raisin Bread

Name: Raisin Bread
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 1 loaf (12 slices).
Ingredients: Cornmeal; 3 cups all-purpose flour; 1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast; 1 tablespoon sugar; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/8 teaspoon baking powder; 1-1/4 cups warm orange juice (120° to 130°); 1/4 cup raisins

This bread also is wonderful as toast for breakfast or any time with a cup of tea. It is just so easy to make, I like to have it on had when we have guests.—Virginia Doyle, Pinedale, Wyoming

Ingredients

Cornmeal
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast
1 tablespoon sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon baking powder
1-1/4 cups warm orange juice (120° to 130°)
1/4 cup raisins

Directions

Grease an 8x4-in. loaf pan; sprinkle with cornmeal and set aside.
In a large bowl, combine 1-1/2 cups flour, yeast, sugar, salt and baking powder. Add orange juice; beat on low speed for 30 seconds. Gradually add remaining flour. Stir in raisins (batter will be stiff and sticky). Do not knead.
Spoon into prepared pan; sprinkle with additional cornmeal. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 40 minutes.
Bake at 375° for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack to cool completely. Slice and toast.

Nutrition Facts

1 slice: 142 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 202mg sodium, 31g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 1g fiber), 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 starch, 1 fruit.