Fried Raisin Bread
📜 Collection: Unknown Twenty Five | ✍️ Attribution: Judy | 📂 Category: Bread A delightful handwritten recipe for fried raisin bread featuring a yeasted dough packed with sweet raisins. Perfect for a comforting breakfast treat with a golden, crispy exterior.
| Prep Time | Cook Time | Inactive / Chill Time | Yield / Servings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 mins | 15 mins | 2 hours | 8 servings |
🔪 Key Equipment
- Large bowl
- Skillet
Ingredients
Dough Ingredients
| Measurements | Ingredients | Prep / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2 pkgs. | Dry Yeast | Active |
| 2 c. | Warm Water | Warmed |
| 1 tsp. | Sugar | For yeast activation |
| 1 1/2 tsp. | Salt | None |
| 2 | Eggs | Beaten |
| 2 tbsp. | Sugar | For dough |
| 1/2 box | Raisins | Approximate |
| As needed | Flour | To make a stiff dough |
Instructions
Step 1: Making the Dough
- In a large bowl, mix 2 pkgs. dry yeast, 2 c. warm water, and 1 tsp. sugar.
- Let stand about 5 minutes until frothy.
- Then add 1 1/2 tsp. salt, 2 eggs, 2 tbsp. sugar, approx. 1/2 box raisins, and enough flour to make a stiff dough.
Step 2: Rising and Frying
- Let rise to top of bowl until doubled in size.
- Fry in hot oil until golden brown and cooked through.
💡 Make-Ahead & Storage: Dough can be prepared ahead and refrigerated after the first rise.
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