Description
This Healthy Raisin Bread is a soft, wholesome homemade loaf filled with naturally sweet raisins and warm cinnamon flavor. Made with whole wheat flour and lightly sweetened with honey or maple syrup, this nutritious bread is perfect for breakfast, snacks, or toasted with butter for a comforting treat.
Ingredients
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2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
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1 cup warm milk
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2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
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2 tablespoons olive oil or melted butter
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1 large egg
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1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour
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1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup raisins
Instructions
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Activate the yeast:
In a large mixing bowl, combine warm milk, honey, and yeast. Let sit for 5–10 minutes until foamy. -
Add wet ingredients:
Stir in olive oil (or melted butter), egg, cinnamon, and salt until well combined. -
Form the dough:
Gradually add the whole wheat flour and all-purpose flour, mixing until a soft dough forms. -
Knead the dough:
Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead for 8–10 minutes until smooth and elastic. -
Add raisins:
Gently knead the raisins into the dough until evenly distributed. -
First rise:
Place the dough in a lightly greased bowl, cover with a clean towel, and let rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until doubled in size. -
Shape the loaf:
Punch down the dough and shape it into a loaf. -
Second rise:
Place the dough in a greased 9×5-inch loaf pan. Cover and allow it to rise for 30–40 minutes until slightly above the edge of the pan. -
Bake:
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake the bread for 30–35 minutes until golden brown and cooked through. - Cool:
Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Soaking raisins in warm water for 10 minutes can make them softer and juicier.Mixing whole wheat flour with all-purpose flour helps keep the bread soft while adding fiber.Allow the bread to cool completely before slicing to prevent crumbling.Add nuts like walnuts or pecans for extra texture and flavor.This bread is especially delicious when lightly toasted.
