GOLDEN RAISIN WHEAT BREAD

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Since I'm single, I freeze extra loaves in freezer bags when I bake this nicely moist bread. Then the night before I'm about to run out of bread, I take a loaf out and thaw it at room temperature. It was only after I retired that I became interested in cooking and baking. Now, when relatives and I get together at Christmastime, I'm the one who's asked to bring the bread. -Nilah Schenck, Beloit, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h10m

Yield 3 loaves (16 slices each).

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

3/4 cup golden raisins
1/2 cup boiling water
3 cups whole wheat flour
2 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast
1 tablespoon salt
1 teaspoon baking soda
2 cups plain yogurt
1 cup water
1/3 cup honey
5 tablespoons butter
4-1/2 to 5 cups all-purpose flour

Steps:

In a small bowl, combine raisins and water; let stand for 10 minutes. Drain well; set aside. In a large bowl, combine whole wheat flour, yeast, salt and baking soda. In a saucepan, heat yogurt, water, honey and butter to 120°-130°. Add to dry ingredients. Add raisins and enough all-purpose flour to form a soft dough. , 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 let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour. , Punch dough down; divide into thirds. Shape into loaves. Place in three greased 9x5-in. loaf pans. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 30 minutes. , Bake at 350° for 35-40 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from pans to cool on wire racks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 99 calories, Fat 2g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 4mg cholesterol, Sodium 191mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.