In general, milk rather than water, and honey rather than sugar, will make a crust which tends toward the soft and chewy rather than the crisp side. I second the suggestion to mix in the bread machine, and bake in the oven.
That said, tell me if you want a really good part-whole wheat raisin bread. It's a favorite with our family, even little kids, and when I take it still warm to office or class, it disappears.
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