Bread Machine Coffee Raisin Bread
This bread brings back memories of Easter mornings when I was a child and enjoyed toasted hot cross buns
This bread brings back memories of Easter mornings when I was a child and enjoyed toasted hot cross buns
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 2 1/2 teaspoons active dry yeast
- 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
- 3/4 cup raisins
- 1 egg lightly beaten
- 3 tablespoons canola oil
- 3 tablespoons sugar
- 1 tablespoon bread flour plus 3 cups bread flour, divided
- 1 cup strong brewed coffee 70-80 degrees
- Carbohydrate 7.26079269961822 g
- Cholesterol 11.6325 mg
- Fat 3.00152108350576 g
- Fiber 0.601046316682998 g
- Protein 1.06778406291227 g
- Saturated Fat 0.293125554969495 g
- Serving Size 1 1 (32g)
- Sodium 661.446166224925 mg
- Sugar 6.65974638293523 g
- Trans Fat 0.123175783849611 g
- Calories 57 calories
Step-by-step
- Toss raisins with 1 tablespoon flour; set aside. In bread machine pan, place the coffee, oil, egg, salt, sugar, spices, yeast and remaining flour in order suggested by the 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 to 2 tablespoons of water or flour if needed).
- Just before the final kneading (your machine may audibly signal this), add the raisins.
Hydration Management and the Danger of Dense Doughs
Water temperature dictates yeast viability completely. Ensure the brewed coffee measures between 70 and 80 degrees Fahrenheit before introduction to prevent thermal shock. Inspect the consistency five minutes into the initial mixing cycle. Dough lacking mobility requires precisely one to two tablespoons of additional water, whereas slack dough demands an equivalent measure of bread flour. Ignoring this visual cue produces dense, unrisen loaves burdened by heavy fruit additions. Tossing the raisins in one tablespoon of dry flour prior to insertion prevents them from sinking to the bottom of the pan.
Adjusting Ingredients for Dietary Needs
Standard white sugar undergoes processing via bone char in many regions; substitute an unrefined organic cane sugar or evaporated cane juice to maintain strict vegetarian compliance. Canola oil provides neutral fat content, but melted coconut oil functions at a one-to-one ratio if tropical notes are desired. Active dry yeast requires precise scaling to counteract the acidity present in strong brewed coffee. Store fully cooled slices in an airtight plastic container at room temperature for up to three days, or freeze individual portions wrapped tightly in plastic film for longer preservation.
