Pagnotta (Sweet Raisin Bread) Recipe

Name: Pagnotta (Sweet Raisin Bread)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 (1/4 ounce) packages yeast; 1 cup lukewarm water; 1 teaspoon sugar; 7 cups flour; 1 1/2 cups raisins; 4 tablespoons colavita olive oil; 6 large eggs, room temperature; 1 1/2 cups sugar; 1 ounce anise flavoring; 1 lemon, rind of, grated; 1 orange, rind of, grated; 1 dash salt

Servings: persons

4 (1/4 ounce) packages yeast
1 cup lukewarm water
1 teaspoon sugar
7 cups flour
1 1/2 cups raisins
4 tablespoons colavita olive oil
6 large eggs, room temperature
1 1/2 cups sugar
1 ounce anise flavoring
1 lemon, rind of, grated
1 orange, rind of, grated
1 dash salt

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In a large bowl, dissolve yeast and sugar in lukewarm water. When yeast has foamed, add the eggs and sugar that have been beaten together. Add anise, grated rinds, and salt. In a large pot, mix flour and raisins. Add yeast mixture to flour, mixing and blending to form a dough. Rub olive oil over dough and set covered out of draft to rise. In about 2 hours, punch dough down and let rise again. (Oil your hands before handling dough so it doesn't stick). On second rise, divide dough into four pieces. Shape into loaved and place into 4 oiled bread loaf pans. Let rise to double in bulk. Bake at 350 degrees 10 minutes. Loosely cover pans with foil, reduce heat to 300 degrees and bake 20 minutes longer.

1426

kcal

Calories

Fat

243

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 (1/4 ounce) packages yeast, 1 cup lukewarm water, 1 teaspoon sugar, 7 cups flour, and more.

Yes, Pagnotta (Sweet Raisin Bread) falls under the General 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.

Pagnotta (Sweet Raisin Bread)

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