Raisin Easter Egg Nests Recipe

Name: Raisin Easter Egg Nests
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 to 6 1/2 c. flour; 3/4 c. sugar; 1 tsp. salt; 2 envelopes active dry yeast; 1 c. milk; 1/4 c. water; 1/4 c. butter or margarine; 2 tsp. grated orange peel; 1 tsp. nutmeg; 4 eggs; 1 c. raisins; 12 uncooked eggs, in shells, tinted with food coloring as desired

Servings: persons

6 to 6 1/2 c. flour
3/4 c. sugar
1 tsp. salt
2 envelopes active dry yeast
1 c. milk
1/4 c. water
1/4 c. butter or margarine
2 tsp. grated orange peel
1 tsp. nutmeg
4 eggs
1 c. raisins
12 uncooked eggs, in shells, tinted with food coloring as desired

1
In large bowl, combine 2 cups of the flour, the sugar, salt and yeast.
2
In small saucepan over low heat, combine milk, water, butter, orange peel and nutmeg.
3
Heat to very hot (120u00b0 to 130u00b0). Butter need not melt completely.
4
Stir milk mixture into yeast mixture and beat with electric mixer at medium speed 2 minutes, scraping bowl as needed.
5
Add 3 of the eggs and 1 more cup of flour.
6
Beat at high speed 3 minutes.
7
Stir in raisins and enough of the remaining flour to make a soft dough.
8
Turn onto floured board and knead 8 to 10 minutes, until dough is smooth and elastic. Form into a ball and place in greased bowl.
9
Cover and let rise in warm place until almost doubled, about 1 hour.

1437

kcal

Calories

Fat

166

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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 to 6 1/2 c. flour, 3/4 c. sugar, 1 tsp. salt, 2 envelopes active dry yeast, and more.

Yes, Raisin Easter Egg Nests falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Raisin Easter Egg Nests

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