Dark Raisin Walnut Bread

By CangersFla

Cost per serving 0.18
Yields 2 loaves

Ingredients

• 2 (0.25-ounce) packages active dry yeast
• 1/2 cup warm water
• 2 cups water
• 1/2 cup dry milk powder
• 1/2 cup orange juice
• 1/4 cup butter or margarine
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1/3 cup ground oatmeal
• 4 cups whole wheat flour
• 4 –5 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 cups raisins
• 1 cup chopped walnuts

Preparation

Step 1

1. In a small bowl, combine yeast and warm water and set aside. In medium saucepan, combine water, milk powder, orange juice, butter, salt, and brown sugar. Bring to a boil over high heat, then remove from heat.
2. Pour orange juice mixture into a large bowl and let stand until lukewarm. Then add eggs, ground oatmeal, and yeast mixture and beat well. Stir in whole wheat flour and beat for 2 minutes. Gradually add enough flour to make a stiff dough. Work in the raisins and walnuts.
3. Turn dough onto a floured surface and knead until smooth and elastic, about 8 minutes. Place in greased bowl, turning to grease top. Cover and let rise for 1 hour or until doubled. Punch down dough and place on lightly floured surface.
4. Grease two 9″ × 5″ loaf pans. Divide dough in half and roll or pat into 7″ × 12″ rectangles. Starting with 7″ side, roll up tightly; sealing edges. Place in prepared pans. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 45 minutes.
5. Preheat oven to 350°F. Bake bread for 35–40 minutes or until bread pulls away from sides of pan and sounds hollow when tapped with fingers. Immediately remove from pans and cool on wire racks.