Raisin Bread
A soft, tender homemade bread studded with sweet raisins, perfect for breakfast or a snack. This simple recipe yields a golden loaf with a delicate crumb.
- Total time
- 120 min
- Servings
- 12
- Calories
- 220
- Protein
- 5g
Ingredients
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon active dry yeast
- 1.25 cups warm water
- ¼ cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 cup raisins
Instructions
- 1
In a large bowl, dissolve the 1 tbsp yeast and 1 tbsp of the sugar in the 1.25 cups warm water. Let sit until foamy, about 5 minutes.
- 2
Stir in the remaining sugar, 1 tsp salt, and 2 tbsp melted butter. Add the 3 cups flour and mix until a shaggy dough forms.
- 3
Turn dough onto a floured surface and knead until smooth and elastic, about 8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise until doubled, about 1 hour.
- 4
Punch down the dough and knead in the 1 cup raisins until evenly distributed. Shape into a loaf and place in a greased 9x5 inch loaf pan.
- 5
Cover and let rise again until puffy, about 30 minutes. Meanwhile, preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- 6
Bake the bread until golden brown and hollow when tapped, about 30 minutes. Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
Tools you’ll need
- large mixing bowl
- wooden spoon
- measuring cups and spoons
- 9x5 inch loaf pan
- wire rack
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