Recipes Raisin Bread III 3.9 (9) 7 Reviews 3 Photos This recipe uses a white bread straight dough as the base. When making raisin bread, you may use brown sugar instead of white. Grated orange or lemon rind may be added. Submitted by Mary Updated on July 14, 2022 Save Rate Print Share Trending Videos Close this video player 3 Prep Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 50 mins Additional Time: 2 hrs 50 mins Total Time: 4 hrs 10 mins Servings: 24 Yield: 2 -9 1/2x5 1/4 inch loaves Jump to Nutrition Facts Ingredients 2 cups milk 1 (.25 ounce) package active dry yeast ¼ cup warm water (110 degrees F/45 degrees C) 2 tablespoons white sugar 1 ½ tablespoons shortening 2 ½ teaspoons salt 6 cups all-purpose flour 2 cups raisins Directions Scald milk. Soften yeast in warm water; let stand 5 minutes. Pour scalded milk over sugar, shortening, and salt in a bowl. When lukewarm, blend in raisins and 1 cup flour. Stir in yeast and beat well. Add 3 cups flour, continue beating until smooth. Beat in enough remaining flour to make a soft dough. Turn on lightly floured surface; let rest about 5 minutes. Knead until smooth and elastic. Place dough in a greased bowl; turn to bring greased surface to top. Cover, let stand in warm place until dough is doubled, about 1 hour. Punch down, cover, and let rise again until almost doubled in bulk. Turn on lightly floured surface. Divide dough in half; let rest 5 to 10 minutes. Shape into loaves. Place in 2 greased loaf pans 9 1/2 x 5 1/4 x 2 3/4 inches. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 1 hour. Bake in a 400 degree F (205 degrees C) oven for about 50 minutes. I Made It Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 172 Calories 2g Fat 36g Carbs 4g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 24 Calories 172 % Daily Value * Total Fat 2g 2% Saturated Fat 1g 3% Cholesterol 2mg 1% Sodium 253mg 11% Total Carbohydrate 36g 13% Dietary Fiber 1g 5% Total Sugars 9g Protein 4g 9% Vitamin C 0mg 0% Calcium 35mg 3% Iron 2mg 9% Potassium 160mg 3% * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. ** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data. (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption. Powered by the ESHA Research Database © 2018, ESHA Research, Inc. All Rights Reserved