Cinnamon Raisin Whole Wheat Honey Oat Bread

Ingredients:

• 1 cup warm water (about 110°F or 45°C)
• 2 1/4 teaspoons (1 packet) active dry yeast
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 2 cups whole wheat flour
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 cup rolled oats
• 1/2 cup raisins
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons olive oil

Instructions:

1. Activate the yeast: In a large mixing bowl, combine warm water and honey. Sprinkle the yeast over the water mixture and let it sit for about 5-10 minutes until foamy.
2. Mix dry ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together the whole wheat flour, all-purpose flour, rolled oats, raisins, cinnamon, and salt.
3. Combine ingredients: Once the yeast mixture is foamy, add the dry ingredients to it. Mix until a shaggy dough forms.
4. Knead the dough: Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Knead the dough for about 8-10 minutes until it becomes smooth and elastic. If the dough is too sticky, add a little more flour as needed.
5. First rise: Form the dough into a ball and place it in a lightly greased bowl, turning once to coat. Cover the bowl with a clean kitchen towel or plastic wrap and let the dough rise in a warm, draft-free place for about 1-1.5 hours, or until doubled in size.
6. Shape the loaf: Once the dough has risen, punch it down to release the air bubbles. Shape it into a loaf and place it into a greased 9×5-inch loaf pan. Cover the pan with the kitchen towel or plastic wrap and let it rise again for about 45 minutes to 1 hour, until it’s risen just above the rim of the pan.
7. Preheat the oven: While the dough is rising, preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
8. Bake: Once the dough has risen, brush the top with olive oil for a nice crust. Bake in the preheated oven for about 30-35 minutes, or until the bread is golden brown and sounds hollow when tapped on the bottom.
9. Cool: Remove the bread from the oven and let it cool in the pan for about 5-10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
10. Slice and enjoy: Once the bread has cooled completely, slice it and serve. Enjoy your delicious homemade Cinnamon Raisin Whole Wheat Honey Oat Bread