COUNTRY RAISIN RYE BREAD

Country Raisin Rye Bread image

"The recipe for this delicious bread came from my aunt," notes Carolyn Rose Sykora of Bloomer, Wisconsin. "I made just a few changes to it-and it's been a favorite ever since." The dark rustic loaves are moist and tender with a delicate rye and sweet molasses flavor.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h5m

Yield 4 loaves (8 slices each).

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

2 cups whole wheat flour, divided
2 cups rye flour, divided
1 tablespoon active dry yeast
1 teaspoon salt
2 cups water
1/2 cup plus 1 teaspoon olive oil, divided
1/2 cup molasses
1/2 cup honey
2-1/2 to 2-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup raisins

Steps:

In a bowl, combine 1 cup whole wheat flour, 1 cup rye flour, yeast and salt. In a saucepan, heat water, 1/2 cup oil, molasses and honey to 120°-130°. Add to dry ingredients; stir just until moistened. Stir in remaining whole wheat and rye flours and enough all-purpose flour to form a medium stiff dough., Turn onto a floured surface; sprinkle with raisins. Knead until smooth and elastic, about 8-10 minutes. Grease a bowl with the remaining oil. Place dough in a bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1-1/2 hours., Punch dough down; turn onto a lightly floured surface. Divide into four pieces; shape each into a round loaf. Place 4 in. apart on two baking sheets coated with cooking spray. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 45 minutes. , Bake at 325° for 35-40 minutes or until golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 159 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 151mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 3g protein.