Description
This homemade raisin bread is irresistibly soft, sweet, and perfectly spiced with cinnamon and nutmeg. With juicy raisins scattered throughout and the option to add a luscious almond paste filling, this bread makes a delightful breakfast, snack, or dessert. Ideal for beginners and seasoned bakers alike, it’s comfort food at its finest.
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients:
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4 cups flour
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1.5 cups raisins
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½ tsp salt
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½ tsp nutmeg
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1 tsp cinnamon
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¼ cup sugar
Wet Ingredients:
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3 eggs
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1 package instant yeast (about 2 ¼ tsp)
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2 tbsp melted butter
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7 tbsp lukewarm milk
Optional Almond Paste Filling:
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200g almond paste
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1 egg yolk
Instructions
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Prepare Yeast: Dissolve sugar and yeast in lukewarm milk. Let sit for 5 minutes until foamy.
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Mix Dry Ingredients: Combine flour, raisins, salt, nutmeg, and cinnamon.
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Combine Wet Ingredients: Beat eggs, add melted butter and yeast mixture. Mix well.
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Form Dough: Add wet ingredients to dry ingredients. Mix until a shaggy dough forms.
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Knead: Knead for 10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
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First Rise: Let dough rise in a greased bowl for 1 hour, until doubled.
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Shape Dough: Punch down, divide into two portions.
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Add Almond Paste (Optional): Mix almond paste with egg yolk, form into a “snake”, and place in dough.
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Second Rise: Let shaped dough rise for 30 minutes.
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Bake: Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F) and bake for 30 minutes until golden brown.
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Cool & Serve: Let cool on a wire rack before slicing.
Notes
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For a softer crust, brush with melted butter after baking.
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Store at room temperature for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American, European