Cinnamon-Raisin Bread with Walnuts

Name: Cinnamon-Raisin Bread with Walnuts
Yield: makes 1 round loaf
Ingredients: 2 1/4 teaspoons (1 package) active dry yeast; 4 tablespoons packed brown sugar; 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon; 1 1/2 teaspoons salt; 2 tablespoons butter, softened; 2 cups whole wheat flour; 2 cups bread flour; 3/4 cup raisins; 3/4 cup chopped walnuts or pecans

December 9, 2011

Cinnamon perfumes the air as this loaf bakes. This not-too-sweet wheat bread is a perfect match for aged sharp Cheddar. This dense loaf bakes beautifully in the convection oven at a lower temperature than you’d expect.

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