Pecan Raisin Bread

Name: Pecan Raisin Bread
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 3 h
Total time: 3 h 10 min
Yield: 1 loaf (2-1/2 pounds, 16 slices)
Ingredients: 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons water (70° to 80°); 8 teaspoons butter; 1 large egg, room temperature; 6 tablespoons sugar; 1/4 cup nonfat dry milk powder; 1 teaspoon salt; 4 cups bread flour; 1 tablespoon active dry yeast; 1 cup finely chopped pecans; 1 cup raisins

Total Time Prep: 10 min. Bake: 3 hours

Yield 1 loaf (2-1/2 pounds, 16 slices)

Test Kitchen Approved

We love raisin bread and also enjoy the nutty flavor of pecans, so I decided to combine the two for this delectable loaf. It smells terrific and the taste…oh-so good! —Lora Sexton, Wellington, Texas

Ingredients

1 cup plus 2 tablespoons water (70° to 80°)
8 teaspoons butter
1 large egg, room temperature
6 tablespoons sugar
1/4 cup nonfat dry milk powder
1 teaspoon salt
4 cups bread flour
1 tablespoon active dry yeast
1 cup finely chopped pecans
1 cup raisins

Directions

In bread machine pan, place the first 8 ingredients in order suggested by manufacturer. Select basic bread setting. Choose crust color and loaf size if available.
Bake according to bread machine directions (check dough after 5 minutes of mixing; add 1-2 tablespoons water or flour if needed).
Just before the final kneading (your machine may audibly signal this), add pecans and raisins.

Nutrition Facts

1 piece: 227 calories, 8g fat (2g saturated fat), 19mg cholesterol, 182mg sodium, 36g carbohydrate (12g sugars, 2g fiber), 6g protein.

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