Bread Machine Raisin Bread Recipe
At that time, I was really into bread baking and prided myself in the perfect loaf.
Then I got a bread machine from some of the in-laws.
I was perplexed.
If you are a regular reader of this blog, you know that I am a less than appreciative Christmas gift recipient at times. I fully acknowledge this character flaw. (Hmmm….this might be another reason that the family quite giving gifts. )
Why did I need a bread machine? I had a stand mixer? I made and shaped bread by hand.
Were they trying to tell me something?
No, not really. Imagine…they were trying to give me a gift they thought I would appreciate.
I had to remind myself: “Remember the reason for the season.”
Well, since that time, I have used the bread machine more often than I thought. And, during the holidays, it comes in handy to just throw all the ingredients in and let it mix, knead, and bake away.
This is a recipe that I try to make every Christmas. I don’t know why, but raisin bread always reminds me of the holidays and it is the only time I make it.
Bread Machine Raisin Bread
- 1 1/4 c. water
- 3 T. butter, melted
- 2 t. sea salt
- 3 T. light brown sugar, packed
- 3 c. all-purpose flour
- 1 ¼ c. whole wheat flour (fine)
- 2 T. nonfat dry milk
- 2 t. cinnamon
- 2 t. active dry yeast
- 1 c. raisins (or dried cranberries)
Place ingredients in machine in order listed, except for the dried fruit. Add the fruit during the “mix-in” cycle.
This bread is processed at the sweet bread cycle, or according to manufacturer’s directions.
Makes one 2 pound loaf.
I use jumbo mixed raisins in this batch but you can use any dried fruit from Craisins to chopped dried apples and apricots. Even if you don’t have a bread machine, you can adapt this recipe for a conventional method.
Slice this up, slather on some butter and sprinkle with a little cinnamon and sugar. YUM!
Please stay tuned. Tomorrow I post a Breakfast Bread Pudding that uses this bread. This dish is perfect for Christmas morning.
Finally, it is certainly a day to stay inside and bake.
One of the droopy pines.
Icicles on the pergola and a truly weeping willow tree.
One of our climbing roses.
Ice on beauty berry branches.
Frozen rosemary.
Only four days left! Are your ready?
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