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

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.

Sabin Magar
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Nailed it!


Yusuf Bin Yusuf
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Meh.


Leo Guerrero
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Siriya Latha
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Will definitely make again!


M Zaheer Khan
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Easy peasy lemon squeezy!


Flutra GjikokajShala
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A bit too sweet for my taste, but my kids loved them!


Valdez Okoye
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I made these raisin loaves for a bake sale and they were a huge success! Everyone loved them and I sold out in no time. The recipe was easy to follow and the loaves turned out perfectly.


Uzair Sagar
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These loaves were a hit with my family! The raisins added a nice touch of sweetness and the bread was so soft and fluffy. I'll definitely be making these again.


Alex De mel
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I've tried many raisin bread recipes over the years, but this one is by far the best. The loaves are always light and fluffy, with just the right amount of sweetness. The raisins are plump and juicy, and they add a lovely burst of flavor to every bit


Ben Ben
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These raisin loaves turned out perfectly! The dough was easy to work with and the loaves were beautifully golden brown when they came out of the oven. The aroma of the baking bread filled my whole house and made my mouth water. The raisins added a wo