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RAISIN-LOADED SWEET BREAD – GUARANTEED RAISIN IN EVERY BITE

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RAISIN-LOADED SWEET BREAD – GUARANTEED RAISIN IN EVERY BITE

RAISIN-LOADED SWEET BREAD – GUARANTEED RAISIN IN EVERY BITE

A festive sweet bread generously packed with raisins soaked in rum or sweet sherry, ensuring each bite bursts with fruity sweetness. Perfect for holiday tables and cozy gatherings.

🥣 Ingredients

Dough:

  • 460 g all-purpose flour (type BL55)
  • 250 ml milk
  • 75 g butter
  • 2 egg yolks
  • 100 g sugar
  • 1 packet vanilla sugar
  • 1 packet dry yeast
  • 1/4 tsp salt

Filling:

  • 100–150 g raisins
  • 50 g brown sugar
  • Rum or sweet sherry for soaking

For brushing:

  • 1 egg yolk
  • 1 tbsp milk

Instructions

  1. Prepare Dough
  • Warm milk in a saucepan and melt butter in it. Let cool slightly.
  • Add beaten egg yolks and sugar; stir for 15 seconds to dissolve sugar.
  • Combine liquid mixture with yeast, flour, and salt.
  • Knead in bread machine on dough and rise program; after cycle ends, let dough rise 1 more hour in machine.
  • (If kneading by hand, knead 20–30 minutes and let rise in warm place for 2 hours.)
  1. Soak Raisins
  • Soak raisins in warm water mixed with rum or sweet sherry.
  • Drain and squeeze dry using a kitchen towel or cheesecloth.
  1. Shape and Fill
  • Roll dough on floured surface to about 30 x 45 cm rectangle.
  • Sprinkle brown sugar evenly over dough, then scatter drained raisins.
  • Roll dough tightly from the short edge into a log.
  1. Proof
  • Place roll into a buttered 30 x 12 cm loaf pan.
  • Cover with a large plastic bag and let rise in a warm place for 2 hours (e.g., near a radiator).
  1. Bake
  • Preheat oven to 220°C (428°F).
  • Brush loaf with beaten egg yolk mixed with milk.
  • Place in oven, immediately reduce temperature to 180°C (356°F).
  • Bake for 30 minutes, turning loaf halfway through for even browning.
  1. Cool and Serve
  • Let cool before removing from pan and slicing.

💡 Tips

  • Thoroughly dry soaked raisins to prevent soggy dough.
  • Letting dough rise longer improves flavor and texture.
  • Turning loaf during baking ensures even crust color.
  • Soaking raisins in rum or sherry adds depth of flavor.

📝 Final Thoughts

This raisin-packed sweet bread combines soft, tender crumb with bursts of juicy, boozy raisins—an irresistible treat for any festive occasion.