Italian Burgundy Wine Sweet Bread Recipe

Name: Italian Burgundy Wine Sweet Bread
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups raisins; 1 cup butter; 1 cup shortening; 2 cups sugar; 3 eggs; 4 cups sifted flour; 4 teaspoons cocoa; 4 teaspoons baking soda; 2 teaspoons cinnamon; 1 teaspoon allspice; 1 teaspoon nutmeg; 2 1/2 cups Burgundy wine; 2 cups chopped nuts

Servings: persons

2 cups raisins
1 cup butter
1 cup shortening
2 cups sugar
3 eggs
4 cups sifted flour
4 teaspoons cocoa
4 teaspoons baking soda
2 teaspoons cinnamon
1 teaspoon allspice
1 teaspoon nutmeg
2 1/2 cups Burgundy wine
2 cups chopped nuts

1
Place raisins in cold water and bring to boil, then drain.
2
Measure raisins after draining.
3
Cream butter, sugar and shortening.
4
Beat in eggs one at a time.
5
Add sifted dry ingredients alternately with wine.
6
(Batter will turn a grayish color- no problem, it looks normal when baked).
7
Stir in raisins and nuts.
8
Bake in 3 greased and floured 9x5x3 loaf pans at 350 degrees for 50 minutes.
9
Cool in pans 10 minutes before turning out to cool on wire racks.
10
Just before serving, sift powdered sugar over top of bread.
11
Note: I like to bake these in mini foil pans (cooking time will need to be adjusted) and use them as a part of my cookie tray to give to friends at Christmas.

1356

kcal

Calories

Fat

197

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups raisins, 1 cup butter, 1 cup shortening, 2 cups sugar, and more.

Yes, Italian Burgundy Wine Sweet Bread falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Italian Burgundy Wine Sweet Bread

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