Grandma’s 100-Year-Old Raisin Bread Recipe | Soft Holiday Bread

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: bread flour

Whole wheat flour adds fiber and nutrients.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil is plant-based and lowers saturated fat.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey adds natural sweetness and moisture.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water

Almond milk is dairy-free and lower in calories.

Combine warm milk and sugar in a bowl; stir until dissolved.

Sprinkle yeast over the mixture; let sit until frothy, about 5-10 minutes.

In a large bowl, mix flour, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg together.

Add the yeast mixture, melted butter, and eggs to the dry ingredients; mix until a dough forms.

Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic.

Incorporate raisins into the dough; continue kneading until evenly distributed.

Place the dough in a greased bowl; cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1-2 hours.

Punch down the risen dough; shape into a loaf and place in a greased loaf pan.

Cover and let rise again until doubled, about 30-45 minutes.

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

Bake the bread for 30-35 minutes until golden brown and sounds hollow when tapped.

Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

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