Cinnamon Raisin Artisan Bread in a Dutch oven (2021)

bread flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: all-purpose flour

Whole wheat flour adds fiber and nutrients.

active dry yeast

💰Cheaper: instant yeast

Instant yeast can be mixed directly with dry ingredients.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey adds moisture and a unique flavor.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil is heart-healthy and neutral in flavor.

Measure 1.5 cups of warm water and add it to a mixing bowl.

Add 2 tablespoons of olive oil to the warm water.

Add cinnamon, sugar, yeast, and flour to the bowl with the water and oil.

Mix the ingredients well to form a sticky dough.

Form the dough into a ball and cover it with saran wrap or a towel.

Let the dough rise in a warm area until it doubles in size, about 1.5 hours.

Knead the dough about 6-7 times, incorporating the raisins.

Prepare an enamel Dutch oven by lining it with parchment paper.

Place the kneaded dough into the prepared Dutch oven and cover it with the lid.

Let the dough rise again until doubled in size.

Preheat the oven to 425°F (218°C).

Bake the bread in the Dutch oven with the lid on for 30 minutes.

Remove the lid and bake for an additional 10 minutes until golden brown.

Remove the bread from the Dutch oven using the parchment paper and let it cool before slicing.

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