Raisins Bread





My first try in bread making. The recipe below was adapted from 'Agnes Chang I Can Bake'

Ingredients :

(A)

200g high protein flour (sifted)

50g low protein flour (sifted)

5g milk powder

1/2 tsp salt

1/2 tsp instant yeast

50g castor sugar

1/2 egg

110ml water
200g raisins

(B)

35g butter/margarine

Glazing:
1 egg, lightly beaten with 1/8tsp salt
50g melted butter

Methods:

1.  Put (A) except raisins into a bowl and knead into smooth, elastic dough.

2.  Add (B),  knead till gluten developed . Add raisins and knead till well mix (2-3 mins)
3. Cover dough with a piece of damp cloth and leave it to rise until double in sbulk.

4. Lightly punch down the dough and knead about 3 mins until smooth again. Rest for 10 mins.

5. Divide dough into desired portions and shapes.

6. Cover with damp cloth and leave to rise until it doubles in bulk.  Glaze with beaten egg.
7.  Bake in pre-heated oven at 200C for about 25-30 mins till cooked and golden brown.
8.  remove from oven and brush top with melted butter.