"On a cold day, nothing is better than a warm, crusty raisin bread filled with Walnuts" Catherine Ward, Taste of Home Prep Kitchen 

 

Indulge in the comforting warmth of our homemade walnut raisin bread. Packed with crunchy walnuts and sweet, plump raisins, this bread is perfect for breakfast, tea time, or a cozy snack. Baked to golden perfection, each slice is a delightful blend of textures and flavors that brings a touch of home to every bite.

Total Time: Prep: 15 min. + rising Bake: 50 min. + cooling 

Yield: 1 loaf (32 pieces).

Ingredients:

• 6 to 7 cups (125 grams per cup) all-purpose flour 
• 1/4 cup sugar 
• 2 teaspoons active dry yeast 
• 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon 
• 2 teaspoons salt 
• 1 cup raisins 
• 1 cup chopped walnuts 
• 3 cups cool water (20°c) 

Directions:

1. In a large bowl, whisk 6 cups flour, sugar, yeast, cinnamon and salt. Stir in raisins and walnuts; add water and enough remaining flour to form a moist, shaggy dough. Do not knead. Cover and let rise in a cool place until doubled, 7-8 hours. 
2. Preheat oven to 230°c; place a casserole dish with lid on the centre rack and heat for at least 30 minutes. Once casserole dish  is heated, turn dough onto a generously floured surface. Using a metal scraper or spatula, quickly shape into a round loaf. Gently place on top of a piece of baking paper. 
3. Using a sharp knife, make a 1 cm deep slash across top of loaf. Using the baking paper, immediately lower loaf into heated casserole dish. Cover; bake for 30 minutes. Uncover and bake until loaf is deep golden brown and sounds hollow when tapped, 20-30 minutes longer, partially covering if the bread is browning too much. Remove loaf from casserole dish and cool completely on wire rack.