How to Make Raisin Loaf - A Step-by-Step Guide

Nothing beats the warm and comforting aroma of freshly baked bread filling your home. The simplicity and satisfaction of making your own loaf of bread from scratch is unparalleled. One classic bread recipe that never fails to impress is Raisin Loaf. This sweet and tender bread is packed with plump, juicy raisins and has a hint of cinnamon, making it the perfect treat for breakfast or as a snack with a cup of tea or coffee.

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Ingredients

  • ¼ cup margarine
  • ¾ cup white sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup golden raisins
  • ½ cup raisins

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hr
  • Additional Time: 10 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 25 mins
  • Servings: 12
  • Yield: 1 (9x5x3-inch) loaf

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x5x3-inch loaf pan.
  • Place butter, sugar, and 1 egg in a large bowl. Beat well. Beat in second egg. Stir in milk and vanilla.
  • In another bowl measure in flour, baking powder, and salt. Stir in raisins. Pour all at once into batter. Stir to moisten only. Spoon into greased loaf pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 1 hour or until it tests done. Cool 10 minutes. Turn out of the pan. Cool on a rack. Wrap to store. Allow it to ripen a day or two to improve flavor. Serve buttered.
  • Nutrition

    217 cal.

    • Total Fat: 5g
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Cholesterol: 33mg
    • Sodium: 244mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 39g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 21g
    • Protein: 4g
    • Vitamin C: 0mg
    • Calcium: 84mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 157mg