Passed-down through generations, this bread combines many of our favorite ingredients in one loaf: buttermilk for a soft crumb, whole wheat flour for added fiber, and plump raisins for sweetness.
In stand mixer bowl, add 1 cup bread flour, yeast, sugar, salt and buttermilk powder; mix well. Add warm water and oil to flour mixture. Using a paddle attachment, blend on low speed for 30 seconds; beat on medium speed for 4 minutes.
Switch to dough hook attachment. Gradually stir in whole wheat flour, raisins, and enough remaining bread flour to make a firm dough. Knead until smooth and elastic, about 5 to 7 minutes.(NOTE: For hand mixing: following above steps, mix ingredients in large mixing bowl using a wooden spoon or dough whisk. Knead on floured surface until smooth and elastic.)
Place dough in lightly oiled bowl and turn to grease top. Cover; let rise until indentation remains after poking dough with finger down to second knuckle, about 1 hour.
Turn dough onto lightly floured surface; punch down to remove air bubbles. Roll or pat into a 14x7-inch rectangle. Starting with shorter side, roll up tightly, pressing dough into roll. Pinch edges and ends to seal. Place in greased 9x5- inch loaf pan. Cover; let rise until indentation remains after touching, about 1 hour.
Preheat oven to 375º F.
Bake for 30 to 40 minutes, until the internal loaf temperature reaches 190°F. Remove from pan; cool on wire rack.