Raisin Orange Bread Recipe

Name: Raisin Orange Bread
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 5 to 5-1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 1/2 cup sugar; 5 teaspoons grated orange zest; 2 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast; 1-1/2 teaspoons salt; 1 teaspoon ground ginger; 1 cup whole milk; 1/2 cup butter, softened; 1/4 cup water; 2 large eggs; 1-1/2 cups raisins; 1 cup confectioners' sugar; 2 tablespoons orange juice; 2 teaspoons butter, softened; 1/2 cup finely chopped walnuts

Servings: persons

5 to 5-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup sugar
5 teaspoons grated orange zest
2 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1 cup whole milk
1/2 cup butter, softened
1/4 cup water
2 large eggs
1-1/2 cups raisins
1 cup confectioners' sugar
2 tablespoons orange juice
2 teaspoons butter, softened
1/2 cup finely chopped walnuts

1
In a bowl, combine 2 cups flour, sugar, orange zest, yeast, salt and ginger. In a saucepan, heat milk, butter and water to 120u00b0-130u00b0. Add to dry ingredients; beat just until moistened. Add eggs; beat on low speed for 30 seconds. Beat on high for 3 minutes. Stir in raisins. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough. Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. Place dough in a greased bowl, turning once to grease the top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1-1/4 hours.
2
Punch dough down. Turn onto a floured surface; knead for 1 minute. Cover and let rest 15 minutes. Divide in half. Roll each portion into a 9x7-in. oval; fold in half lengthwise. Pinch edges to seal. Place in two greased 8x4-in. loaf pans. With a sharp knife, make three 1/4-in.-deep diagonal slashes across top of each loaf. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 45 minutes.
3
Bake at 375u00b0 for 45-50 minutes or until golden brown. Cover loosely with foil after 20 minutes to prevent over browning. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool. For glaze, combine the sugar, orange juice and butter until smooth. Stir in walnuts. Spread over loaves.

1179

kcal

Calories

Fat

178

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 5 to 5-1/2 cups all-purpose flour, 1/2 cup sugar, 5 teaspoons grated orange zest, 2 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast, and more.

Yes, Raisin Orange 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.

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Raisin Orange Bread

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