Rustic Beef Bread

Name: Rustic Beef Bread
Ingredients: 1 cup raisins; 1 cup boiling water; 2 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast; 1/2 cup warm water (110° to 115°); 1/3 cup sugar; 2 tablespoons shortening; 1 tablespoon salt; 1 tablespoon molasses; 3 cups whole wheat flour; 1 cup cooked, drained and cooled ground beef (about 1/3 pound); 3 cups all-purpose flour; Melted butter

12 ingredients

4 steps

Ingredients

1 cup raisins
1 cup boiling water
2 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast
1/2 cup warm water (110° to 115°)
1/3 cup sugar
2 tablespoons shortening
1 tablespoon salt
1 tablespoon molasses
3 cups whole wheat flour
1 cup cooked, drained and cooled ground beef (about 1/3 pound)
3 cups all-purpose flour
Melted butter

Directions

1

In a bowl, soak raisins in boiling water; cool to 110°-115° (do not drain). In a bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add milk, sugar, shortening, salt, molasses and whole wheat flour; beat until smooth. Add beef and raisins. Add enough all-purpose flour to form a soft dough.
2

Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and refrigerate for 1-2 hours; punch dough down. Refrigerate overnight; punch dough down.
3

Divide in half; shape into loaves. Place in two greased 9x5-in. loaf pans. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour.
4

Bake at 375° for 40-45 minutes, covering loosely with foil during the last 20 minutes. Remove from pans to cool on wire racks. Brush with butter. Store in a refrigerator.