November 29, 2008

Golden Raisen and Oatmeal Pecan Breai

This was another bread created for Caregiver Appreciation Month. This bread turned out wonderful. It has excellent flavor and is a nice sweeter bread. One tip is to try to keep as many raisins as possible inside the dough, as they tend to burn if they are exposed during baking.

Golden Raisin and Oatmeal Pecan Bread
1 1/3 cups boiling water
2/3 cup rolled oats
2 tsp. yeast
3 Tbsp. molasses
3 Tbsp. canola oil
1 1/2 tsp. salt
3 1/3 cups bread flour
1 cup golden raisins
1 cup chopped pecans

Pour boiling water into mixing bowl with oats and stir. Let cool until between 105ºF and 115ºF. Add molasses and yeast. Let stand 5 minutes.

Stir in oil, salt and half the bread flour. Beat well. Cover and let rest 15 minutes. Slowly add remaining bread flour. Mix until dough forms. Knead on medium speed until dough is smooth and springy but soft to the touch. Knead in raisins and pecans. Cover and let rise one hour.

Punch dough down and divide into 2 to 3 balls. Shape into round loaves and place on lightly greased baking sheets. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 45 to 60 minutes. Glaze with egg and water mixture. Preheat oven to 375
ºF. Bake 35 to 45 minutes until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean. Cool on wire rack.

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