Ingredients

  • 3 cups bread flour
  • 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
  • 2/3 cup water
  • 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/3 cup nonfat dry milk
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
  • 2 teaspoons SAF yeast or 2 1/2 teaspoons bread machine yeast
  • 1/2 cup golden raisins
  • 1 1/2 or 2-pound loaf machines

Method

  • In the workbowl of a food processor, combine 1 cup of the flour with the rosemary.
  • Pulse to pulverize the rosemary.
  • Place the ingredients, including the rosemary flour but not the raisins, in the pan according to the order in the manufacturers instructions.
  • Program for the Dough cycle; press Start.
  • Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • When the machine beeps at the end of the cycle, using a dough scraper, turn the dough out onto a clean work surface.
  • Pat into an uneven oval loaf shape.
  • Sprinkle with the raisins and fold in half.
  • Knead gently to distribute evenly.
  • Even out and smooth the dough.
  • Shape into a tight round.
  • Place on the baking sheet and brush the top with olive oil.
  • Cover loosely with plastic wrap and let rise at room temperature until doubled in bulk, about 1 hour.
  • Twenty minutes before baking, preheat the oven to 350F.
  • Brush the surface of the loaf again with olive oil, and, using a sharp knife, slash an X on the top, no deeper than 1/2 inch.
  • Bake in the center of the oven for 30 to 35 minutes, until dark brown and the bottom sounds hollow when tapped.
  • Place the loaf on a rack.
  • Let cool to room temperature before slicing.