Passed-down through generations, this bread machine yeast 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.
Have liquid ingredients at 80ºF and all others at room temperature. Place ingredients in pan in the order recommended by manufacturer (except raisins). Select basic cycle and medium/ normal crust. Raisins can be added 5 minutes before the end of the last kneading. Check dough consistency after 5 minutes of kneading. The dough should be in a soft, tacky ball. If it is dry and stiff, add water, 1/2 to 1 tablespoon at a time. If it is too wet and sticky, add 1 tablespoon of flour at a time. Remove bread when cycle is finished; cool on wire rack before slicing.