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The Bread Bible
By Rose Levy Beranbaum
W.W. Norton & Co. - 2003
Cheddar Loaf : page 280
Rose Levy Beranbaum is one of my cookbook heroes - her recipes almost guarantee success. This cheddar loaf is another winner. Yes, just like most other breads this is an all-day affair (two days if you opt for the "full flavor variation"). But its well worth it, especially if you're a fan of cheese. I got a huge chunk of mimolette as a gift and used it in place of the cheddar with great results. The other ingredients are probably ones you already have in your kitchen - instant yeast, dijon mustard, cayenne, dry milk, etc. The bread is great for sandwiches. I also found myself just eating it plain. The entire loaf disappeared very, very (embarassingly) quick!
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Raisin Pecan Bread : page 404
I've made this bread at least half a dozen times now. I really should branch out to the other fruit/nut breads here, but I just crave this one. Great toasted, or just warmed and topped with soft cheese. It takes a good 6-7 hours to complete in a warm kitchen like mine. The raisin water is an important part of the dough's flavor, so don't forget it (like I did once). And watch closely while this bakes: I've done this in two different ovens and I've found that (1) I've needed to lower the ovens to 375 as soon as the bread is in, rather than wait 5-10 minutes as in the recipe; and (2) the bread is done in about 30 minutes, which is considerably less than the recipe.
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