EASTER RAISIN BREAD

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This recipe is my adaptation from a holiday raisin bread which was submitted to my home Church "Heavenly Delights" cookbook printed in 1991. I jazzed it up with additional seasonings, cornmeal, rum and a glaze. In addition, I simmered the raisins in boiling water to plump them up. I receive many requests for this one. Enjoy!

Provided by Debaylady

Categories     Breads

Time 1h15m

Yield 1 loaf, 10-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 19

1/3 cup butter, softened
1/3 cup sugar
1/3 cup dark brown sugar, packed
2 eggs
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
3 tablespoons milk
1 tablespoon spiced rum
1 1/2 cups shredded apples
2 cups flour
1 tablespoon cornmeal
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup dark raisin
1/2 cup nuts, chopped
1 egg, beaten
1 tablespoon sugar

Steps:

  • Place raisins in 2 cups boiling water and simmer for 5 minutes; drain and add cold water to cool until raisins are lukewarm. Then drain and place on papertowel.
  • Cream butter, sugars, cinnamon, nutmeg, and ground clove.
  • Beat in eggs until light and fluffy. Add milk and spiced rum. Beat to blend.
  • Gradually stir in flour, cornmeal, baking powder, salt, and baking soda.
  • Fold in shredded apples, your choice of nuts, and raisins. You may dust raisins with flour first.
  • Spoon into greased and floured 5 x 9 inch loaf pan.
  • Make glaze by whisking 1 beaten egg with 1 tablespoons sugar.
  • Brush glaze on top of batter in loaf pan.
  • Bake in preheated 350 degree oven for about 1 hour or until bread passes toothpick test!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 329.7, Fat 11.7, SaturatedFat 5, Cholesterol 80.3, Sodium 450, Carbohydrate 51.2, Fiber 2.5, Sugar 26, Protein 6.4

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