Sourdough Nut Batter Bread

No kneading is required for this bread. Beat either by hand or with an electric mixer.

• Ready In: 2 hrs 45 mins
• Yields: 1 loaf

Ingredients

• 2  cups  proofed  sourdough starter
• 2  tablespoons butter
• 1⁄2 cup milk
• 1  teaspoon salt
• 2  tablespoons sugar
• 1  teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1  teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1  cup raisins
• 1⁄2 cup  chopped  nuts
• 3  cups bread flour

Directions

1. Measure the starter into a large mixing bowl.
2. Melt butter; add milk and warm to 85 degrees F.
3. Add the salt and sugar and stir until dissolved.
4. Add this mixture to the starter and mix well.
5. Stir in nuts, raisins, and spices.
6. Add the flour, 1 cup at a time, mixing vigorously for 1 minute or so between cups.
7. Grease a 4 1/2 x 8 1/2-inch loaf pan and spoon batter into pan.
8. Proof, covered, at 85 degrees F for 1 to 2 hours, or until dough rises 1/2 inch above the edge of the pan.
9. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
10. Bake for about 45 minutes.
11. Remove loaf from pan and cool on wire rack.