RUSTIC BEEF BREAD

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I've always enjoyed cooking and making dishes out of unusual ingredients. When I brought this slightly sweet bread to a family picnic, they couldn't believe it contained ground beef. - Margaret Peterson, Forest City, Iowa

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h

Yield 2 loaves.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup raisins
1 cup boiling water
2 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast
1/2 cup warm water (110° to 115°)
1/3 cup sugar
2 tablespoons shortening
1 tablespoon salt
1 tablespoon molasses
3 cups whole wheat flour
1 cup cooked, drained and cooled ground beef (about 1/3 pound)
3 cups all-purpose flour
Melted butter

Steps:

  • In a bowl, soak raisins in boiling water; cool to 110°-115° (do not drain). In a bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add milk, sugar, shortening, salt, molasses and whole wheat flour; beat until smooth. Add beef and raisins. Add enough all-purpose flour to form a soft dough. , Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and refrigerate for 1-2 hours; punch dough down. Refrigerate overnight; punch dough down. , Divide in half; shape into loaves. Place in two greased 9x5-in. loaf pans. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour. , Bake at 375° for 40-45 minutes, covering loosely with foil during the last 20 minutes. Remove from pans to cool on wire racks. Brush with butter. Store in a refrigerator.

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Nikki Oosthuizen
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I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly! The beef was tender and juicy, and the bread was crusty and golden brown. I served it with a side of mashed potatoes and gravy, and it was a hit with my family.


Evelyn Franks
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This dish is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth it. The beef is fall-apart tender and the bread is perfectly crusty. I would recommend making this for a special occasion.


Bandile Masango
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I love this recipe! The bread is always perfect and the beef is so tender. I've made it several times and it's always a hit with my family and friends.


Sanaullah babakhil
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This recipe was a disaster! The bread was dry and crumbly, and the beef was tough and chewy. I'm not sure what went wrong, but I will definitely not be making this again.


Shade Khan
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Overall, I thought this dish was pretty good. The beef was tender and the bread was crusty. However, I found the flavor to be a bit bland. I would recommend adding some more herbs and spices to the beef mixture.


Tyra Fredericks
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This dish was a bit too salty for my taste. I would recommend using less salt in the beef mixture.


Arman Nirob
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I made this for my family and they loved it! The beef was so tender and the bread was so crusty. I will definitely be making this again.


Deshan Kumara
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This recipe is a keeper! The bread was light and fluffy, and the beef was perfectly seasoned. I served it with a side of roasted vegetables, and it was a delicious and satisfying meal.


DreadheadZay Cole
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I followed the recipe exactly and the bread turned out dense and dry. The beef was also a bit tough. I'm not sure what went wrong.


Clifford Alebua
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This dish was a bit time-consuming to make, but it was worth it. The beef was fall-apart tender and the bread was perfectly crusty. I would recommend making this for a special occasion.


hailu legesse
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I'm not much of a baker, but this recipe was easy to follow and the bread turned out great! The beef mixture was also very flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


May Ree
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This rustic beef bread is a hearty and flavorful dish that is perfect for a winter meal. The beef is tender and juicy, and the bread is crusty and golden brown. I added a bit of extra garlic and herbs to the beef mixture, and it turned out perfectly.