Raisin and Walnuts Loaf

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil reduces saturated fat while providing moisture.

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: bread flour

Whole wheat flour adds fiber and nutrients.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey offers natural sweetness and moisture.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water

Almond milk is lower in calories, while water keeps the loaf moist.

In a mixing bowl, mix together sugar, milk, yeast, milk powder and egg.

Add flour and salt. Mix until the dough forms.

Add softened butter and mix until butter is fully absorbed.

Transfer to a lightly floured counter. Knead, slap and fold until smooth and elastic.

Smooth into a ball and coat with oil.

Cover for 1 hour or until doubled in size.

Then deflate the proofed dough by punching the air out.

Roll out and flatten dough into 16 x 9 inches rectangular shape.

Make some vertical cut half way through not cutting the end part. Please see video.

Spread raisins and walnuts. Roll tightly. Pinch ends to seal.

Place in a 9 x 4 x 4 inches baking loaf dish or pan lined with parchment paper and brushed with butter.

Cover for 30 minutes or until doubled in size.

Brush with eggwash: 1 egg and 2 tbsp milk.

Bake in a preheated oven at 180C or 350F for 25-30 minutes.

Brush with melted salted butter for a soft crust.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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