Black Bean Raisin Bread Recipe

• 1 1/2 c. Dry black beans
• 1 c. Raisins
• 1 tsp Granulated sugar
• 1/4 c. Hot water
• 1 pkt Active dry yeast (or possibly 1 tbsp)
• 1/4 c. Fancy molasses
• 2 Tbsp. Vegetable oil
• 2 tsp Salt
• 3 c. Whole wheat flour
• 4 c. All purpose flour
• 1 x Egg
• 1 Tbsp. Water

1. In large saucepan, bring beans and 8 c. cool water to boil.
2. Reduce heat to medium low, simmer, covered, for about 1 hour or possibly till tender.
3. Drain, reserving cooking water.
4. Puree black beans.
5. Combine raisins with 1/2 c. of the warm bean water.
6. Dissolve sugar in hot water;sprinkle with yeast and let stand for 10 min or possibly till frothy.
7. In bowl, whisk together 1-1/2 c. of the reserved bean water, molasses,oil, undrained raisins, salt, beans and yeast mix.
8. Using electric mixer, beat in whole wheat flour; beat for 2 min.
9. Gradually stir in sufficient of the all purpose flour to make hard, slightly sticky dough.
10. Turn out onto floured surface and knead, adding flour as needed, for 10-12 min, or possibly till smooth and elastic.
11. Place in greased bowl,turning to grease all over.
12. Cover and let rise for 1-1/2 to 2 hrs.
13. Punch down.
14. Cut into thirds; shape into round loaves.
15. Place on greased baking sheets; cover and let rise for 45 min.
16. Beat together egg and water; brush over loaves.
17. Bake in 375 F oven for 45-50 min or possibly till loaves sound hollow when tapped.
18. Let cold on racks.
19. Makes3 loaves.

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Taken from cookeatshare.com/recipes/black-bean-raisin-bread-85410 (may not work)