The Boy With The Bread: Hearty Raisin Nut Bread

Name: The Boy With The Bread: Hearty Raisin Nut Bread
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (.25-ounce) package or 5 teaspoons active dry yeast; 1/2 cup warm water (110u00b0F); 1 1/2 cups warm milk (110u00b0F); 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, melted; 1/3 cup honey; 2 teaspoons salt; 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon; 2 teaspoons white sugar; 2 eggs; 3 cups whole wheat flour; 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 2 cups raisins; 1 cup chopped walnuts; 1 egg white; 2 tablespoons cold water

Servings: persons

1 (.25-ounce) package or 5 teaspoons active dry yeast
1/2 cup warm water (110u00b0F)
1 1/2 cups warm milk (110u00b0F)
1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, melted
1/3 cup honey
2 teaspoons salt
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
2 teaspoons white sugar
2 eggs
3 cups whole wheat flour
3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups raisins
1 cup chopped walnuts
1 egg white
2 tablespoons cold water

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["1. In a mixing bowl, dissolve yeast in the warm water until foamy, about 5 minutes. Add the milk, butter, honey, salt, cinnamon, sugar, eggs, and whole wheat flour. Beat until smooth. Stir in enough all-purpose flour to form a soft dough.", "2. Place raisins in a bowl of tepid tap water. Let soak until needed.", "3. Turn dough out onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 10 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to coat. Cover with a damp towel and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour.", "4. Grease two 8.5"" x 4.5"" loaf pans.", "5. Punch dough down. Turn out onto the lightly floured surface; sprinkle with raisins and walnuts and knead them in. Divide dough in half.", "6. Roll dough into loaves, keeping raisins folded inside.", "7. Place loaves into greased loaf pans. Cover and let rise until doubled, about one hour.", "8. Preheat oven to 375u00b0F.", "9. Beat egg white and cold water; brush over loaves.", "10. Bake at 375u00b0F for 40 minutes or until golden brown. If top browns too quickly, cover loosely with foil for the last 15 minutes.", "11. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool."]

1323

kcal

Calories

Fat

175

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Swap the honey for maple syrup or agave for a slightly different but equally rich sweetness.
Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (.25-ounce) package or 5 teaspoons active dry yeast, 1/2 cup warm water (110u00b0F), 1 1/2 cups warm milk (110u00b0F), 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, melted, and more.

Yes, The Boy With The Bread: Hearty Raisin Nut Bread falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

That's it — enjoy your meal!