Dessert

Maureen's Hearty Whole Wheat Raisin Bread is for Dessert.

Maureen's Hearty Whole Wheat Raisin Bread takes several minutes to prepare.

Maureen's Hearty Whole Wheat Raisin Bread takes several minutes to cook.

Maureen's Hearty Whole Wheat Raisin Bread makes 28 servings.

The ingredients for Maureen's Hearty Whole Wheat Raisin Bread are:

1/2 cup cooked wheat berries or other favorite cooked unmilled whole grain
1/2 cup old fashioned rolled oats
1/4cup canola oil
1/4 cup honey
1 large egg, beaten
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 tablespoon chamomile flowers, ground
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1 package active dry yeast
2 1/4 cups water
6-7 cups whole wheat flour
1 cup raisins

Here is how you make Maureen's Hearty Whole Wheat Raisin Bread:

1.) If uncooked, soak the wheat berries overnight, then cook for 2-3 hours or until tender.2.) Soak raisins in warm water to plump, then drain, let dry, and coat with a little whole wheat flour to keep them from sticking together.3.) Heat 2 cups of water until hot, then add to a medium-sized bowl with the old fashioned rolled oats. Let soak for an hour.4.) Drain and add the wheat berries, oil, honey, and egg to the bowl.5.) Heat ¼ cup water to 120-130 degrees Fahrenheit. Dissolve 1 tablespoon of brown sugar in the water. Add yeast and let sit for two minutes to proof.6.) In a large mixing bowl, put 3 cups of whole wheat flour. 7.) Mix in the salt, chamomile, and spices. 8.) Make a well in the center. Add the yeast mixture, then the wet ingredient mixture. Stir until thoroughly combined.9.) Mix in the rest of the whole wheat flour gradually, until the dough pulls away from the edges of the bowl.10.) Knead the dough for about 5-10 minutes, adding flour if necessary.11.) Put dough into an oiled bowl, turn to coat, then let rise until double. (About 1½-2 hours)12.) Form dough into two loaves and allow to rise again until double. To encourage round loaves to rise up rather than out, gently surround them with a 1”-2” tall ring of aluminum foil. (about 13.) Bake in an oven preheated to 350 degrees Fahrenheit for about 35-40 minutes or until done.Optional: add an egg wash and sprinkle on some extra oats.14.) Allow to cool thoroughly on a rack before serving or storing.This recipe makes two loaves which I usually slice into 14 slices each.Number of Servings: 28Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user HERONSINGER.

The nutritional information for Maureen's Hearty Whole Wheat Raisin Bread is:

• Servings Per Recipe: 28
• Amount Per Serving
• Calories: 155.1

• Total Fat: 3.1 g
• Cholesterol: 8.5 mg
• Sodium: 120.2 mg
• Total Carbs: 30.1 g
• Dietary Fiber: 4.0 g
• Protein: 4.5 g

The dietary needs meet for Maureen's Hearty Whole Wheat Raisin Bread is Vegetarian