Ready in 45 minutes, for 16 servings
Vegetarian
INGREDIENTS:
- raisins
- rum
EQUIPMENT:
- sauce pan
1) Combine the rum and raisins in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil. Simmer for 30 seconds, then remove from heat. Cover and allow the raisins to macerate for at least 4 hours, but preferably overnight.
INGREDIENTS:
- bread
EQUIPMENT:
- oven
2) When youre ready to bake the bread, preheat the oven to 375F.
INGREDIENTS:
- olive oil
- all purpose flour
EQUIPMENT:
- baking paper
- baking sheet
3) Coat a baking sheet with olive oil and lightly dust it with flour, or line it with parchment paper.
INGREDIENTS:
- baking soda
- rosemary
- pecans
- salt
EQUIPMENT:
- mixing bowl
- whisk
4) In a large mixing bowl whisk together the flours, baking soda, salt, and rosemary. Stir in the toasted pecans.
INGREDIENTS:
- raisins
- yogurt
- honey
- rum
EQUIPMENT:
- bowl
5) In a separate bowl combine the raisins with the rum, the yogurt, and honey.
6) Add the wet ingredients to the dry.
INGREDIENTS:
- dough
EQUIPMENT:
- bowl
7) Mix until the dough is too stiff to stir. Use your hands to bring it together in the bowl.
INGREDIENTS:
- yogurt
8) Add additional yogurt one teaspoon at a time if its too dry. You want a stiff, slightly tacky ball.
INGREDIENTS:
- bread
- dough
9) Turn dough onto a lightly floured board and shape into a round loaf. (Dont over-knead the dough. Too much kneading will produce a tough bread.).
EQUIPMENT:
- baking sheet
- knife
10) Transfer the loaf to the prepared baking sheet. Use a sharp knife to make deep slashes across the top of the loaf, 4-6 cuts about half way through.
INGREDIENTS:
- milk
11) Brush the top with milk.
INGREDIENTS:
- seeds
- oats
12) Sprinkle with seeds or oats if using.
EQUIPMENT:
- toothpicks
- oven
13) Bake for 40-45 minutes, until a toothpick comes out clean. When you tap the loaf, it will sound hollow.
EQUIPMENT:
- wire rack
14) Cool on a wire rack.
INGREDIENTS:
- butter
15) Serve warm or at room temperature with a generous slather of butter.