How to Make Raisin Bread II - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's nothing quite like the smell of freshly baked bread wafting through the kitchen. And when it comes to homemade bread, it's hard to beat the classic combination of sweet raisins and warm, fluffy bread. This recipe for Raisin Bread II is the perfect way to enjoy the comforting flavors of homemade bread with a hint of sweetness from the plump raisins. Whether you're a seasoned bread baker or new to the world of homemade loaves, this recipe is a great way to fill your home with the irresi...

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup warm water (110 degrees F/45 degrees C)
  • 1 ½ tablespoons lard
  • 2 teaspoons active dry yeast
  • ½ cup raisins
  • 3 cups bread flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Information

  • Prep Time: 5 mins
  • Cook Time: 3 hrs
  • Additional Time: 10 mins
  • Total Time: 3 hrs 15 mins
  • Servings: 12
  • Yield: 1 -1 1/2 pound loaf

  • Place ingredients in the bread machine pan in the order suggested by the manufacture
  • Select the Basic or White Bread setting. There is no need to select Fruit Bread setting, nor to add the raisins in later. Start the machine. After first knead, bread should be smooth, elastic, and dry to touch. Adjust if necessary with additional flour.
  • After baking, remove pan immediately. Rest for 10 minutes in the pan. Remove bread from the pan, and cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes before serving.
  • Nutrition

    159 cal.

    • Total Fat: 2g
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Cholesterol: 2mg
    • Sodium: 196mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 30g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 4g
    • Protein: 5g
    • Vitamin C: 0mg
    • Calcium: 11mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 94mg