Indulge in a delightful culinary journey with our tantalizing gluten-free raisin bread bars, a symphony of flavors that caters to both your taste buds and dietary needs. These delectable treats are meticulously crafted using wholesome, gluten-free ingredients, ensuring a guilt-free indulgence. Each bite promises a burst of sweetness from plump, juicy raisins, perfectly complemented by the warm, comforting flavors of cinnamon and nutmeg. Whether you're following a gluten-free diet or simply seeking a healthier alternative, these bread bars are a perfect choice for a satisfying snack, breakfast, or dessert. With three variations – classic, vegan, and dairy-free – there's a recipe tailored to every palate and dietary preference. Get ready to embark on a delightful baking adventure that yields soft, moist, and utterly irresistible raisin bread bars.
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GLUTEN-FREE CINNAMON RAISIN BREAD
Soft and tender gluten-free cinnamon raisin bread.
Provided by Elizabeth
Time 2h
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Whisk together milk and yeast in a small bowl. Allow to stand for five minutes.
- In the bowl of a stand mixer, combine brown rice flour, tapioca starch, brown sugar, xanthan gum, cinnamon, salt, and baking powder. Whisk to combine. Fit the stand mixer with the flat paddle attachment. Add the yeast mixture, eggs, melted butter, and vanilla extract. Mix on medium speed for five minutes. Dough will be thick. It will not form a ball.
- Stop the mixer. Add the raisins. Turn mixer to low speed. Mix until raisins are incorporated.
- Spray an 8-1/2" by 4-1/2" by 2-3/4" loaf pan with nonstick cooking spray. Spread dough evenly into the pan. Spay a piece of plastic wrap with nonstick cooking spray and place plastic wrap loosely on the pan. Allow dough to double in size. This takes about one hour.
- When dough has doubled in size, preheat oven to 350°F. Remove plastic wrap from the top of the pan.
- Bake until the internal temperature of the bread reaches 210°F, about 45 minutes. (If the crust gets too dark before the internal temperature reaches 210°F, place a piece of foil onto the bread. This prevents the crust from burning.)
- Remove bread from the oven and allow to cool for two minutes. Transfer bread to a wire cooling rack to cool completely.
- When cool, slice into pieces with a serrated knife.
- Store bread on the counter for up to three days or freeze sliced bread, wrapped in freezer wrap with waxed paper between each slice, and placed into a freezer container, for up to six weeks.
GLUTEN- AND DAIRY-FREE CINNAMON RAISIN BREAD
After learning of gluten and dairy issues in our family, I knew I had to re-create our favorite sweet bread. This gluten-free bread can be made using a premixed gluten-free flour or your own homemade blend. We use coconut milk to make it dairy-free, but any type of milk works! -Courtney Stultz, Weir, Kansas
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 1h10m
Yield 12 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, whisk flour, 3/4 cup sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt. In another bowl, whisk eggs, coconut milk, oil and vanilla until blended. Add to flour mixture; stir just until moistened. Toss the raisins with remaining flour; fold into batter., Transfer half of the batter to a greased 9x5-in. loaf pan. Combine the cinnamon and remaining sugar. Sprinkle half over batter. Repeat layers. Cut through batter with a knife to swirl., Bake until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, 45-50 minutes. Cool in pans 10 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely. If desired, serve with dairy-free margarine.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 295 calories, Fat 14g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 31mg cholesterol, Sodium 180mg sodium, Carbohydrate 42g carbohydrate (25g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 4g protein.
RAISIN BREAD (GLUTEN-FREE)
My whole family loves this - even the gluten-free hating ones. This recipe makes a large loaf. To make a smaller loaf multiply all ingredients by 2/3.
Provided by bearhouse5
Categories Breads
Time 2h15m
Yield 1 loaf
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- BREADMAKER METHOD.
- Sift and combine the all the dry ingredients except egg replacer powder.
- In a separate bowl, whisk the egg replacer powder (or eggs) with about 1/2 a cup of the water, until frothy. Add remaining wet ingredients, withholding about 1/4 - 1/2 cup water, and combine.
- Add the wet ingredients to the dry and mix together. Add extra water slowly, around 1 tablespoon at a time, until batter is the correct consistency - thicker than a cake batter, but not as thick as cookie dough. Spoon into the pan.
- Set the breadmaker to the setting recommended by the instructions specific to your model. If there are no such instructions try either the 'Basic' setting or the 'Rapid' setting. If your breadmaker is programmable, set it to skip the second kneading, as this is not necessary for GF breads. Another option, for breadmakers with a 'Bake Only' setting, is use the 'Dough' setting and then the 'Bake Only'.
- Add sultanas when the "add-ins" beep sounds or at the very end of mixing.
- If your your breadmaker does a reasonable job of mixing, it is possible to add the wet ingredients to the pan and than add the combined dry ingredients (or vice-versa, depending on the model). If using this method, about 5 minutes into mixing you will need to check that all the flour has been mixed in thoroughly and, if not, scrape the sides and base and stir with a rubber spatula. At this time check the consistency and add extra water, 1 tablespoon at a time, if necessary. If the mixture is too wet, try adding a little extra flour.
- Again, add sultanas when the "add-ins" beep sounds or at the very end of mixing.
- Remove the bread from the machine as soon as it is cooked and don't leave in the machine during the 'Keep Warm' cycle. Turn out from pan after a few minutes and cool on a wire rack.
- *If your breadmaker has a removable blade, you can also try this :.
- Mix the batter until smooth, mix in sultanas, remove the blade from the pan, place the dough in the pan and cook normally. This way you avoid the big hole in the bottom of the bread and also avoid the second kneading.
- HAND METHOD 1.
- Sift and combine the dry ingredients.
- In a separate bowl, whisk the egg replacer with about 1/2 a cup of the water until frothy. Add remaining wet ingredients (withholding a little water as explained above).
- Add wet ingredients to dry and mix slowly. When combined beat on high until batter is smooth, adding more water slowly if required.
- Add sultanas at the very end of mixing.
- Spoon into a loaf pan. Cover with plastic wrap and place in a warm, draught free position to rise for about 1 hour. (If you can't find a warm position, a very low oven can be used.).
- Remove plastic wrap, and bake at 190°C (375°F) for 50-60 minutes. (A skewer placed into the centre of the bread should come out clean.) Remove from pan and cool on a wire rack.
- *If you find the bread is becoming too dark, you can loosely cover it with foil part-way into cooking.
- HAND METHOD 2.
- Dissolve 1 tablespoon of the sugar in 1/2 a cup of the luke warm water. Add the yeast and set aside to proof for 10 minutes.( The mixture should become frothy.).
- Sift and combine the dry ingredients.
- In a separate bowl, whisk the egg replacer with about 1/2 a cup of the water until frothy. Add remaining wet ingredients (withholding a little water as explained above). Add proofed yeast.
- Add wet ingredients to dry and mix slowly. When combined beat on high until batter is smooth, adding more water slowly if required.
- Add sultanas at the very end of mixing.
- Spoon into a loaf pan. Cover with plastic wrap and place in a warm, draught free position to rise for about 1 hour. (If you can't find a warm position, a very low oven can be used.).
- Remove plastic wrap, and bake at 190°C (375°F) 50-60 minutes. (A skewer placed into the centre of the bread should come out clean.) Remove from pan and cool on a wire rack.
- *If you find the bread is becoming too brown, you can loosely cover with foil part-way into cooking.
Tips:
- Ensure all gluten-free ingredients are certified gluten-free to prevent cross-contamination.
- Use a digital scale to measure ingredients accurately, especially for gluten-free baking.
- If the dough is too sticky, add more almond flour one tablespoon at a time until it reaches a workable consistency.
- If the dough is too dry, add a tablespoon of almond milk at a time until it comes together.
- Do not overmix the dough, as this can result in a tough and dense loaf.
- Line the baking pan with parchment paper to prevent the bars from sticking.
- Bake the bars until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Allow the bars to cool completely before slicing and serving.
Conclusion:
This gluten-free raisin bread bars recipe is an easy and delicious treat that can be enjoyed by everyone, regardless of their dietary restrictions. With its moist and flavorful crumb, sweet raisins, and crunchy topping, these bars are sure to be a hit at any gathering. Whether you're looking for a gluten-free breakfast, snack, or dessert, these bars are a great option. They're also a great way to use up leftover raisins. So next time you're craving something sweet and satisfying, give this recipe a try.
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