Best 3 Raisin Loaves Recipes

Indulge in the delectable world of raisin loaves, where sweet, plump raisins dance harmoniously within soft, pillowy bread. From the classic simplicity of Grandma's Raisin Bread to the nutty crunch of Whole Wheat Raisin Bread, this article presents a symphony of recipes catering to every taste and occasion. Prepare to embark on a culinary journey that will transform your kitchen into a bakery filled with the enticing aromas of freshly baked raisin loaves.

Here are our top 3 tried and tested recipes!

RAISIN LOAVES

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This old-fashioned yeast bread recipe yields three golden loaves, each chock-full of plump raisins. Your guests will be pleased with the homemade flavor and luscious cinnamon-sugar topping.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h5m

Yield 3 loaves (12 slices each).

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

7 to 8 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup plus 1 teaspoon sugar
2 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast
2 teaspoons salt
1-1/2 cups milk
1 cup water
1/2 cup butter, cubed
2 eggs
4-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
3 teaspoons lemon juice
2-1/2 cups raisins
Melted butter and cinnamon-sugar

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine 3 cups flour, sugar, yeast and salt. In a small saucepan, heat the milk, water and butter to 120°-130°. Add to dry ingredients; beat until moistened. Add the eggs, vanilla and lemon juice; beat until smooth. Add raisins. , Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough (dough will be sticky). Do not knead. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour., Stir dough down. Divide into thirds; place in three greased 8x4-in. loaf pans. Cover and let rise until almost doubled, about 45 minutes. , Bake at 350° for 30 minutes. Brush with melted butter; sprinkle with cinnamon-sugar. Bake 5-10 minutes longer or until golden brown. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 164 calories, Fat 3g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 19mg cholesterol, Sodium 159mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

CINNAMON-RAISIN LOAVES

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You'll love the old-fashioned goodness of these tender, from-scratch loaves. With swirls of cinnamon and raisins, they're pretty and sure to please the whole family.-Merle Dyck, Elkford, British Columbia

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h10m

Yield 2 loaves (20 slices each).

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

1 tablespoon active dry yeast
1 tablespoon plus 1/4 cup sugar
1-1/2 cups warm water (110° to 115°)
1 cup warm whole milk (110° to 115°)
2 large eggs
1/2 cup butter, melted
1 teaspoon salt
7 to 8 cups all-purpose flour
FILLING:
1/2 cup butter, softened
4 tablespoons brown sugar
4 tablespoons raisins
3 teaspoons ground cinnamon

Steps:

In a large bowl, dissolve yeast and 1 tablespoon sugar in warm water. Add the milk, eggs, melted butter, salt and 5 cups flour. Beat until smooth. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a firm dough., Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease the top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour., Punch dough down; divide in half. Roll one portion into a 15x13-in. rectangle. Spread 1/4 cup butter to within 1/2 in. of edges; sprinkle with 2 tablespoons brown sugar, 2 tablespoons raisins and 1-1/2 teaspoon cinnamon., Roll up jelly-roll style, starting with a long side; pinch seams to seal and tuck ends under. Place seam side down on a greased 17x11-in. baking pan. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 40 minutes. Repeat with remaining dough and filling., Bake at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on wire racks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 142 calories, Fat 5g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 23mg cholesterol, Sodium 98mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

APPLE RAISIN LOAVES

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Make and share this Apple Raisin Loaves recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Old widow

Categories Quick Breads

Time 1h30m

Yield 2 loaves, 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

3 eggs
1 1/2 cups vegetable oil
2 cups chopped unpared cooking apples
1 1/2 cups sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
3 1/3 cups flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon clove
2/3 cup chopped nuts
2/3 cup raisins

Steps:

Heat oven to 350 degrees.
Grease and flour 2 loaf pans.
Beat eggs, oil, apples, sugar and vanilla on low speed with electric mixer, 1 minute.
Add flour, baking soda, baking powder,salt, cinnamon and cloves.
Beat on low speed, scraping bowl occasionally, until moistened, about 15 seconds.
Beat on medium speed 45 seconds.
Stir in nuts and raisins.
Spread in pans.
Bake at 350 degrees for 55 to 60 minutes or until wooden pick comes out clean.
Cool 10 minutes, remove from pans.
Cool completely before slicing.

Tips:

Use fresh, plump raisins for the best flavor and texture.
If you don't have buttermilk, you can make your own by adding 1 tablespoon of vinegar or lemon juice to 1 cup of milk. Let it sit for 5 minutes before using.
Be sure to grease and flour your loaf pans before adding the batter. This will help the loaves to rise evenly and prevent them from sticking.
Bake the loaves until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Overbaking will dry out the loaves.
Let the loaves cool completely before slicing and serving. This will help them to hold their shape.

Conclusion:

Raisin loaves are a delicious and versatile bread that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. They are also a great way to use up leftover raisins. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can make your own delicious raisin loaves at home. So what are you waiting for? Give this recipe a try today!