Tuesday, 26 November 2013

Walnut and Raisin Loaf

I was happy to be making bread again last week. There was no special occasion, but I had some time one morning, and we were able to enjoy it for our lunch!
I kneaded the dough using my machine this time, and it seemed to work pretty well. As the conservatory was freezing, I proved the bread in the utility room, while the tumble drier was on. This seemed to work really well, and I got a good rise! The nuts and raisins had to be mixed in by hand once the bread had proved, and it was quite a challenge to get it all in.
The recipe says that you can make one large loaf or two smaller ones. I decided to make the one loaf as that was what the recipe gave the timing for - bake for 20 - 25 minutes. I found that this was not enough - not sure if it was a mistake. I ended  up giving mine another 10 minutes, I also turned it over to bake the bottom as it looked very pale.
This bread was really delicious, and was tasty just with butter. Mary says it is a savoury loaf, but if it is, it is a very sweet one! We scored it 9.0. The kids were not bothered by it (they are not big walnut fans), but that mean't more for Ad and I. Oh, and it was fine the next day, and also delicious toasted!

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