PECAN RAISIN RYE

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This bread makes awesome toast, and is also great bread to serve with strong cheese and fruit. From KAF

Provided by pammyowl

Categories     Yeast Breads

Time P1DT7h

Yield 16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/8 teaspoon instant yeast
1 cup bread flour
1/3 cup cool water
1 1/4 teaspoons salt
3 tablespoons brown sugar
1/2 cup rye flour
1/2 cup pumpernickel flour
1 cup unbleached all-purpose flour
3/4 cup lukewarm water
2 teaspoons instant yeast
2 tablespoons butter
1/2 cup chopped pecans
1 cup currants or 1 cup raisins

Steps:

  • BIGA:.
  • Make the biga by stirring together the yeast, flour, and water. The dough will be very stiff and dry. Place it in a lightly greased bowl, cover it, and let it rest at room temperature overnight.
  • DOUGH:.
  • Next day, combine the biga with the remaining ingredients (except the pecans and fruit) in a large mixing bowl, or in the bowl of an electric mixer, mixing to form a shaggy, sticky dough. Knead the dough until smooth (even though it's smooth, it'll still be very sticky), then place it in a lightly greased bowl and let it rest for 1 hour; it will become quite puffy, though it may not double in bulk.
  • Transfer the dough to a lightly greased work surface, gently deflate it, and knead in the nuts and fruit. Shape the dough into a slightly flattened ball and place it on a greased sheet pan, or into a greased 9" round cake pan. Cover the pan with a proof cover or some lightly greased plastic wrap. Let the loaf rise for about 90 minutes or until puffy. PREFERRED 2nd RISE METHOD: For the second rise, let rise for 1 hour then put into the refrigerator and bake the next day or so. The bread gets better texture and taste from a slow cool rise. (The prep time follows the Preferred Method.).
  • Preheat the oven to 350°F Bake the bread for about 50 to 55 minutes (tenting it lightly for the final 15 minutes), until its interior registers 190°F to 195°F on an instant-read thermometer. Remove the bread from the oven and cool it on rack.

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