How to Make Krentenbrood van Bakker Veerman (Currant and Raisin Bread) - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's nothing quite like the smell of freshly baked bread filling your home, and the taste of a warm slice of Krentenbrood van Bakker Veerman (Currant and Raisin Bread) is a truly special experience. This traditional Dutch loaf is filled with plump, juicy currants and raisins, and its slightly sweet flavor makes it perfect for enjoying with a cup of coffee or tea.

At Bakker Veerman, a renowned bakery in the Netherlands, this beloved recipe has been passed down for generations, and i...

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Ingredients

  • 3 ½ cups dried currants
  • 3 cups raisins
  • ½ cup candied peel
  • 7 ¼ cups bread flour
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 4 (.25 ounce) packages active dry yeast
  • 2 teaspoons white sugar
  • 1 cup lukewarm water (113 degrees F (45 degrees C)), divided
  • 1 cup milk, at room temperature
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons butter

Information

  • Prep Time: 25 mins
  • Cook Time: 45 mins
  • Additional Time: 3 hrs 5 mins
  • Total Time: 4 hrs 15 mins
  • Servings: 16
  • Yield: 2 loaves

  • Soak currants and raisins in a bowl of warm water for 30 minutes. Drain and pat dry with paper towels; stir in candied peel.
  • Sift flour and cinnamon into a large bowl. Make a well in the center of the flour. Add yeast and sugar to the well; pour in 1/4 cup lukewarm water. Let stand until yeast begins to foam, about 5 minutes.
  • Stir remaining 3/4 cup lukewarm water, milk, eggs, and salt into the flour mixture until dough comes together.
  • Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Add currant mixture; knead until evenly incorporated and dough is smooth and elastic, about 5 minutes. Transfer to a bowl and cover with a damp cloth. Let rise in a warm place until doubled, 45 minutes to 1 hour.
  • Grease two 9x5-inch loaf pans lightly with butter. Flatten dough gently and shape into 2 loaves. Place 1 loaf in each pan and cover with a damp cloth. Let rise in a warm place until puffy, about 45 minutes.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Bake loaves in the preheated oven until firm and dark brown, about 45 minutes. Invert onto a wire rack to cool completely before slicing, about 1 hour.
  • Nutrition

    458 cal.

    • Total Fat: 3g
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Cholesterol: 26mg
    • Sodium: 172mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 101g
    • Dietary Fiber: 5g
    • Total Sugars: 41g
    • Protein: 12g
    • Vitamin C: 2mg
    • Calcium: 76mg
    • Iron: 5mg
    • Potassium: 642mg