Raisin-Currant Bread Recipe

Name: Raisin-Currant Bread
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 cups sifted flour; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 2 tablespoons baking powder; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 1/2 cups graulated sugar; 3/4 cup golden raisins, lightly chopped; 3/4 cup currants; 2 eggs, at room temperature; 3 cups milk, at room temperature; 6 tablespoons finely grated orange zest; 1/2 cup melted butter, cooled to tepid

Servings: persons

6 cups sifted flour
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
2 tablespoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups graulated sugar
3/4 cup golden raisins, lightly chopped
3/4 cup currants
2 eggs, at room temperature
3 cups milk, at room temperature
6 tablespoons finely grated orange zest
1/2 cup melted butter, cooled to tepid

1
Preheat oven to 325 degrees.
2
Lightly grease 2 loaf pans, line with parchment and regrease.
3
Sift the first 6 ingredients into a large bowl and set aside.
4
Place raisins and currants into a bowl and toss with 1 tablespoon of the sifted mixture.
5
In another bowl, whisk together the remaining ingredients.
6
Make a well in the center of the sifted ingredients and pour in the egg-milk mixture.
7
Sprinkle with the raisins and currants.
8
Mix with a wooden spoon until just blended.
9
Pour the batter into the pans and bake 45 to 50 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
10
Cool the bread in the pans for 5 minutes, then invert onto a rack and cool to room temperature.

1353

kcal

Calories

Fat

229

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 cups sifted flour, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg, 2 tablespoons baking powder, and more.

Yes, Raisin-Currant 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.

Raisin-Currant Bread

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