Raisin de Soleil (Grape of the Sun)

Ingredients

PREFERMENT
Mixing time	by hand, till incorporated; no lumps
Dough Temp	70^oF
Fermentation time	12 hours
Fermentation temp	70^oF-75^oF
FINAL DOUGH
Mixing time	6-7 minutes
Mixing speed	3 low, 1 high, 2 low during incorporation of butter and soaker
Dough temp	75^oF-78^oF
Fermentation time	3 hours
Fermentation temp	75^oF
Folding if needed	None
Dividing weight	1200g, tight round
Resting time	30 minutes
Make up	Pin to an oval shape about 1.25″ thick
Proofing time	30-35 minutes
Proofing temp	75^oF-80^oF
Proofing humidity	Ambient
Type of oven	Deck
Baking temperature	415^oF
Baking time	35-40 minutes
Steam if needed	4 seconds
Finished weight	1070g
ADDITIONAL PROCEDURESFor the sprouted grain preferment; wheat berries are soaked for 2 days, rinsed, ground.For the preferment; mix the ingredients together till the gluten starts to develop. Let rest for 12 hours at 75^oF with the levain, polish and soaker.

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Raisins are great food choices for most individuals, including those with Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM).

- by James W. Anderson, M.D., Professor of Medicine and Clinical Nutrition, Emeritus, University of Kentucky.