RAISIN RYE BREAD

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In Amite, Louisiana, Audrey Lanier relies on her bread machine to fix this moist dark brown loaf. Satisfying slices get plenty of flavor from aniseed, caraway and fennel, along with bursts of sweetness from the raisins.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 3h10m

Yield 1 loaf (2 pounds, 16 servings).

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

1 cup warm 2% milk (70° to 80°)
1/4 cup water (70° to 80°)
1/4 cup canola oil
1/4 cup molasses
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon grated orange zest
1/4 cup quick-cooking oats
3/4 cup rye flour
2-3/4 cups bread flour
2-1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
1/2 cup raisins
1/2 teaspoon aniseed
1/2 teaspoon caraway seeds
1/4 teaspoon fennel seed, crushed

Steps:

In bread machine pan, place the first 11 ingredients in order suggested by manufacturer. Select basic bread setting. Choose light crust color and loaf size if available. , Bake according to bread machine directions (check dough after 5 minutes of mixing; add 1 to 2 tablespoons of water or flour if needed). , Just before the final kneading (your machine may audibly signal this), add the raisins, aniseed, caraway and fennel.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 172 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 2mg cholesterol, Sodium 233mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein.