Golden Raisin Bread

Name: Golden Raisin Bread
Ingredients: 1 c. golden raisins (I use more); 1 3/4 c. water; 1/3 c. shortening; 2 pkg. yeast; 1/3 c. brown sugar; 2 tsp. salt; 1/2 tsp. ginger; 1/2 tsp. cinnamon; 2 c. white flour; 2 c. whole wheat flour; 1/3 c. wheat germ or bran

11 ingredients

14 steps

Ingredients

1 c. golden raisins (I use more)
1 3/4 c. water
1/3 c. shortening
2 pkg. yeast
1/3 c. brown sugar
2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. ginger
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
2 c. white flour
2 c. whole wheat flour
1/3 c. wheat germ or bran

Directions

1

Combine raisins, shortening and 1 1/4 cups water.
2

Heat to boiling, stirring until shortening melts.
3

Cool to lukewarm. Soften yeast in remaining 1/2 cup water.
4

Add sugar, salt, spices and 1 cup flour.
5

Mix well.
6

Add raisin mixture.
7

Gradually add remainder of flour.
8

Knead 3 minutes.
9

Brush dough with oil. Cover; let rise in bowl until double, about 1 3/4 hours.
10

Punch down.
11

Shape into 2 medium loaves.
12

Brush top with oil.
13

Let rise until double (45 minutes).
14

Bake at 375° for 40 minutes.