Raisin Squares Italian Bakery Style Recipe

Name: Raisin Squares Italian Bakery Style
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup lard, room temperature; 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 1/2 cup granulated sugar; 1 teaspoon salt; 3 teaspoons baking powder; 1 large whole egg; 1 teaspoon vanilla; milk; flour, for rolling dough; Filling; 3 cups boiling water; 3 1/2 cups raisins, washed; 1 cup granulated sugar; 4 tablespoons flour; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice

Servings: persons

1 cup lard, room temperature
3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon salt
3 teaspoons baking powder
1 large whole egg
1 teaspoon vanilla
milk
flour, for rolling dough
Filling
3 cups boiling water
3 1/2 cups raisins, washed
1 cup granulated sugar
4 tablespoons flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice

1
Wash raisins.
2
Add to the boiling water on low heat in saucepot.
3
Add remaining filling ingredients, salt, sugar, flour, juice, and cook just until thick.
4
Remove from heat and let cool well.
5
Crust:
6
Mix egg with vanilla and add enough cream or whole milk to make one cup of liquid.
7
Combine remaining ingredients flour, sugar, salt, and lard and lifting to air and rub to make a coarse pea size crumb.
8
Add in liquid and just combine to make a ball of pastry.
9
Divide pastry into two .
10
Dust a board with the flour for rolling and roll one section to fit a 17 x 14 sided ungreased cookie sheet.
11
Spread on cooled raisin filling, or canned apple filling.
12
Roll second half of dough, and place nicely on the top, sealing edges.
13
Prick all over top with a fork and brush with more cream.
14
Sprinkle with granulated fine or coarse sugar over evenly.
15
Bake 350u00b0 for 25 minutes until golden.

2365

kcal

Calories

184

Fat

170

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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup lard, room temperature, 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, 1/2 cup granulated sugar, 1 teaspoon salt, and more.

Yes, Raisin Squares Italian Bakery Style 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 Squares Italian Bakery Style

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