Raisin + Almond Loaf

A slice of this bread straight out of the oven with a bowl of homemade chicken soup is incredibly comforting...it also makes lovely french toast.Ingredients:3 cups organic unbleached white flour3/4 teaspoon yeast + 1/4 cup filtered water2 teaspoons rose salt1 1/4 cup filtered water1 teaspoon organic sugar1 teaspoon organic brown sugar1/2 teaspoon cinnamon1/2 teaspoon nutmeg, freshly ground1/4 cup organic almonds, chopped1/4 cup organic raisinsPlace yeast in a bowl with 1/4 cup filtered water. Stir and let sit for 10 minutes.Meanwhile, place flour and salt in a large bowl. Stir. Add the yeast mixture to the flour mixture. Mix. Begin to slowly add the water until combined. Fold in the sugar, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, almonds, and raisins. Cover with plastic wrap and let rest for about 12 hours…Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Place a 5.5 quart enameled cast iron french oven in the stove with the lid on for 30 minutes. Meanwhile, place the dough on a heavily floured surface (the dough is super sticky so be sure to also flour your hands before handling) and form into a ball. Cover and let rest while the french oven is preheating. Then, place the dough in the french oven and cover with the lid. Bake for 30 minutes. Remove the lid and bake for an additional 15 minutes. Let cool slightly. Store in a paper bag.Recipe/Photo/Styling by Cassie Winslow