ORANGE-RAISIN TOASTING BREAD

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"This tasty no-knead bread is so easy, it almost makes itself," chuckles Virginia Doyle of Pinedale, Wyoming. "With raisins and a hint of orange flavor, It's wonderful toasted for breakfast or anytime of the day with tea. I like to keep some on hand to share when friends stop by our ranch."

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 50m

Yield 1 loaf (12 slices).

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

3 cups all-purpose flour, divided
2 teaspoons sugar
1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast
1 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon baking powder
1-1/4 cups orange juice
1/4 cup butter, cubed
1 teaspoon grated orange zest
1/2 cup raisins
Cornmeal

Steps:

In a bowl, combine 1-1/2 cups flour, sugar, yeast, salt and baking powder. In a saucepan, heat orange juice and butter to 120°-130°. Add to dry ingredients; beat on low speed for 30 seconds. Beat on high for 3 minutes. Add orange zest. Stir in remaining flour (batter will be thick). Stir in raisins (do not knead). , Coat an 8x4-in. loaf pan with cooking spray and sprinkle with cornmeal; spoon batter into pan. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 45 minutes. Bake at 375° for 35-40 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from pan to a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 183 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 10mg cholesterol, Sodium 240mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.