Carrot Date Loaf
Instructions:
- 2 1/2 to 3 c whole wheat flour
- 1 package of yeast
- 2 T honey
- 1/2 t allspice
- 3/4 c very warm water
- 1 c grated carrots
- 1/2 c chopped, pitted dates
- In large bowl, combine 1 c flour, yeast, honey, and allspice.
- Add water to dry ingredients; beat 2 minutes at medium speed of electric mixer, scraping bowl occasionally. Beat 2 minutes at high speed.
- With a spoon, stir in carrots, dates, and enough remaining flour to make a soft dough.
- Knead on floured surface until smooth and elastic, about 4 to 5 minutes.
- Place in oiled bowl, turning once to oil top.
- Cover; let rise in warm place until doubled in size, about 1 hour. Punch dough down.
- On floured surface, roll dough to 7 x 12 inches; roll up tightly from short end.
- Pinch seam and ends to seal.
- Place, seam side down, in oiled loaf pan.
- Cover, let rise in warm place until doubled in size, about 1 hour.
- Bake at 375 degrees for 30 minutes or until done.
- Remove from pan; cool on wire rack.