This bread is perfect all by itself, and it's even nicer toasted with a bit of butter. It also makes the greatest French toast, so be sure to save some for the weekend.
- Portion size 16 servings
- Credits : Canadian Living Magazine
Ingredients
Method
In large bowl, whisk together 5 cups of the flour, salt and yeast. Stir in lukewarm water until well combined. Cover with plastic wrap; let rise in warm draft-free place until bubbly and doubled in bulk, about 12 hours.(Make-ahead: Let rise for up to 18 hours.)
Sprinkle work surface with 1/3 cup of the remaining flour. Scrape dough onto work surface; sprinkle 1/4 cup of the remaining flour over top. Cover with tea towel; let stand for 15 minutes.
Using floured hands, gently press dough out into 1/2-inch (1 cm) thick rectangle, sprinkling with up to 1/4 cup of the remaining flour if dough is too sticky.
Sprinkle rectangle with raisins and cinnamon; knead until well combined, adding up to 1/4 cup more white bread flour if dough is too sticky. Reshape into rectangle.
Cut in half crosswise. Roll each half into scant 8- x 4-inch (20 x 10 cm) cylinder; place, seam side down, in greased nonstick 8- x 4-inch (1.5 L) loaf pan. Cover loosely with lightly greased plastic wrap; let rise in warm draft-free place until almost doubled in bulk, about 1-1/2 hours.
Bake in 425°F (220°C) oven for 10 minutes. Decrease heat to 375°F (190°C); bake until light golden and loaves sound hollow when tapped, about 30 minutes.
Transfer to racks; serve warm or let cool. (Make-ahead: Let cool completely. Slice loaves; wrap in plastic wrap and freeze in resealable freezer bag for up to 3 weeks.)
Makes: 2 loaves, each 16 slices
Nutritional facts per slice: about
- Fibre 1 g
- Sodium 145 mg
- Sugars 4 g
- Protein 4 g
- Calories 114.0
- Total fat 1 g
- Cholesterol 0 mg
- Total carbohydrate 23 g
%RDI
- Iron 11.0
- Folate 18.0
- Calcium 1.0
