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Alpine Wheat Bread

Alpine Wheat Bread
This 100% whole wheat loaf is inspired by the Swiss cereal, Müesli, and is full of cinnamon flavor and studded with raisins and walnuts!
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Ingredients

  • 3 cups whole wheat flour
  • 1 tablespoon Red Star Active Dry Yeast
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons table salt
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 3/4 cup plus 3 tablespoons water (120-130°F)
  • 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 3 tablespoons molasses
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons lemon juice
  • 1 large egg white
  • 1/2 cup walnuts
  • 1/2 cup raisins

Instructions

  • In stand mixer bowl, add 1 cup flour, yeast, salt, and cinnamon; mix well. Add warm water, oil, molasses and lemon juice to flour mixture. Using a paddle attachment, beat on medium speed for 4 minutes. Add egg white; beat 1 minute.
  • Switch to dough hook attachment. Gradually stir in walnuts, raisins and enough remaining 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.
  • Prepare pan: grease one 9×5-inch bread pan.
  • Turn dough onto lightly floured surface; punch down to remove air bubbles. Roll or pat into a 14×7-inch rectangle. Starting with shorter side, roll up tightly. Pinch edges and ends to seal. Place in prepared pan. Cover; let rise until indentation remains after touching, about 1 hour.
  • Preheat oven to 375°F.
  • Bake for 30 to 40 minutes. Remove from pan; cool on wire rack.

Notes

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Review & Comments

Annette M Sansone | Reply

Why is lemon juice added to Alpine Wheat Bread? Is it needed to acidify dough to enhance yeast activity? I am looking for a 100% whole wheat recipe without white flour for a diabetic. This looks perfect. I would try it first without cinnamon, raisins, and nuts. Can I use whole egg rather than just the white? Your recipes and King Arthur’s are the most reliable. I buy yeast in one (SAF instant) or two (Red Star ADY) pound pkgs. Both work well. Thank you! Annette

Red Star Yeast | Reply

Hi Annette,

Since this recipe using all Whole Wheat Flour which is low in gluten compared to bread flour, the lemon juice will help strengthen the gluten networks. Acids like lemon juice help tighten the gluten network in the dough to produce a better rise.

Happy Baking!

Betty | Reply

I’m going to try this, it looks great.

Marie | Reply

This seriously sounds so delicious!

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