Italian Lemon-Ricotta Bread (Bread Machine)

Submitted by ratherbeswimmin

"Beth Hensperger"

 

• Ready In: 3hrs 15mins
• Ingredients: 13
• Yields: 1 loaf

ingredients

• 1 1/2 pound loaf

• 1⁄3 cup milk
• 2⁄3 cup ricotta cheese
• 2 large egg yolks
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons anise extract
• 7 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into pieces
• 3 cups bread flour
• 1⁄3 cup walnuts
• 1⁄3 cup golden raisin
• 3 tablespoons sugar
• 1 lemon, zest of
• 1 tablespoon gluten
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons salt
• 2 1⁄4 teaspoons rapid rise yeast (or 2 3/4 t. bread machine yeast)

directions

1. Add all ingredients in the pan according to the order in the manufacturer's instructions.
2. Set crust on medium and program for the Basic cycle; press Start.
3. When the baking cycle ends, immediately remove the bread from the pan and place it on a rack.
4. Let cool to room temperature before slicing.