RAISIN-PECAN BREAD
Provided by Molly O'Neill
Categories project, side dish
Time 4h15m
Yield 3 loaves
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Combine the raisins and boiling water in a bowl and set aside for 10 minutes. In the container of a food processor, combine 1/2cup of the pecan halves and sugar and pulse until the pecans are very finely ground. Set aside. Thoroughly drain the raisins and set them aside.
- Place the warm water and yeast in a large bowl. Break the poolish into small pieces with your hands or a wooden spoon and add it to the bowl. Stir until fairly dissolved. Stir in the flour, ground pecans and sugar and salt. Stir until combined.
- Turn the mixture out onto a lightly floured surface and knead for 10 minutes. Slowly begin to fold in the raisins and the remaining pecan halves a little at a time. Return the dough to the bowl, cover with a tea towel and let rise until doubled in bulk, 1 to 2 hours.
- Gently turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and cut into 3 equal pieces. Leave the pieces on your work surface and cover them with a tea towel. Let them rest for 10 minutes.
- Gently shape each piece into a short log and place the logs on a sheet pan lined with parchment paper. Cover with the tea towel and let rise until the loaves just hold a fingerprint when lightly pressed, 30 minutes to 1 hour.
- When ready to bake, preheat oven to 375 degrees and have a plant sprayer full of fresh water ready. Using a single-sided razor at a 30-degree angle, slash the loaves diagonally with 2 3-inch slashes each. When the oven is hot, spray it thoroughly with water and immediately put the bread in and close the door. Spray the oven (not the bread) again 2 more times during the first 5 minutes of baking. Bake until bread is very brown and sounds hollow when the bottom is tapped, 25 to 30 minutes more.
- Remove the loaves from the oven and cool them on a wire rack.
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Dave Hourihan
[email protected]This bread is the perfect combination of sweet and nutty. It's also very moist and flavorful.
Paul Davis
[email protected]This bread is a great way to use up leftover raisins and pecans. It's also a great way to get your kids to eat more fruit.
Schola Oyango
[email protected]I've made this bread several times and it's always a hit. It's the perfect bread to serve with soup or chili.
NAIM plays yt
[email protected]This bread is so moist and flavorful, it's hard to believe it's made with whole wheat flour.
Alexa Meyline
[email protected]I love the way this bread smells when it's baking. It fills the whole house with a warm and inviting aroma.
Zain Zainkazmi
[email protected]This bread is perfect for a quick and easy breakfast or snack. It's also great for packing in lunches.
Amber Barnett
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of raisins, but I love this bread. The pecans and the cinnamon flavor really balance out the raisins.
Mehjabin Nahar
[email protected]This bread is a staple in my house. I make it all the time for my family and friends. It's always a hit!
Shawkat Alam
[email protected]I love this bread! It's so easy to make and always turns out perfect. I've even made it with different kinds of nuts and fruits, and it's always delicious.
Glen Wolford
[email protected]This is the best raisin pecan bread I've ever had. It's so moist and flavorful, and the raisins and pecans are the perfect combination.
Ronish Mahat
[email protected]I used chopped walnuts instead of pecans and it turned out great. This bread is so versatile!
Zuwon Swindle
[email protected]I added a teaspoon of cinnamon to the batter and it gave the bread a delicious warm flavor.
Zahad Jutt
[email protected]I've made this bread with both light and dark raisins, and I prefer the dark raisins. They give the bread a richer flavor.
Tyrell Sanders
[email protected]This bread is perfect for breakfast, lunch, or a snack. It's also great for freezing, so you can always have some on hand.
MD Manual Ansary
[email protected]I made this bread for a bake sale and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it! I even had people asking for the recipe. It's definitely a keeper.
Rojoni Khatun
[email protected]This bread was a disappointment. It was dry and crumbly, and the raisins and pecans were not evenly distributed. I would not recommend this recipe.
Alan Thompson
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of raisin bread, but this recipe changed my mind. The raisins and pecans are the perfect combination, and the bread is so soft and moist. I'll definitely be making this again.
Neil Carlson
[email protected]This bread is amazing! The raisin and pecan combination is perfect, and the bread is so moist and fluffy. I highly recommend this recipe.
Md Shagor ahemed
[email protected]I've made this raisin pecan bread several times now and it's always a winner. It's easy to make and always turns out delicious. I love the combination of raisins and pecans, and the bread is always moist and flavorful.
Ernestina Nkrumah
[email protected]This raisin pecan bread was a hit at my family gathering. It was moist and flavorful, with the perfect amount of sweetness. The pecans added a nice crunch and the raisins were plump and juicy. I will definitely be making this again!