Raisin Bran Bread π
Overview:
Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Cooking Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 40 minutes
Servings: 1 loaf (9x5x3-inch)
Description:
Unearthed from the depths of my early culinary adventures back in junior high school, this Raisin Bran Bread recipe holds a special place in my heart. A delightful concoction of flavors and textures, it boasts a light and airy crumb topped with a tantalizingly sweet and crunchy topping. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or even a quick weeknight treat, this bread is sure to become a favorite in your repertoire.
Ingredients:
| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Flour | 2 1/4 cups |
| Oatmeal | 3/4 cup |
| Bran cereal | 1/3 cup |
| Baking powder | 4 tsp |
| Salt | 1 tsp |
| Cinnamon | 1 tsp |
| Brown sugar | 1 1/2 cups |
| Milk | 3/4 cup |
| Eggs | 2 |
| Vegetable oil | 1/2 cup |
| Raisins | 1 – 1 1/2 cups |
| Butter | 1/3 cup |
Instructions:
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Preheat the Oven:
- Begin by preheating your oven to 325Β°F (165Β°C).
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Prepare the Loaf Pan:
- Grease only the bottom of a 9x5x3-inch loaf pan to prevent sticking.
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Prepare the Topping:
- In a small bowl, combine oatmeal, brown sugar, and butter until the mixture is crumbly. Set it aside for later use.
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Prepare the Batter:
- In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, oatmeal, bran cereal, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and brown sugar.
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Incorporate Wet Ingredients:
- Stir in the milk, eggs, and vegetable oil, mixing just until the dry ingredients are moistened.
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Add Raisins:
- Gently fold in the raisins until evenly distributed throughout the batter.
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Assemble the Bread:
- Spoon the prepared batter into the greased loaf pan, spreading it out evenly.
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Apply the Topping:
- Sprinkle the prepared topping mixture evenly over the batter in the loaf pan.
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Bake:
- Place the loaf pan in the preheated oven and bake for 1 hour and 15 to 20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
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Cool:
- Allow the bread to cool in the pan on a wire rack for about 10 minutes.
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Remove and Cool Completely:
- Carefully remove the bread from the pan and transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing and serving.
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 4101.4
- Fat: 151.7g
- Saturated Fat: 33.1g
- Cholesterol: 496.2mg
- Sodium: 4309.2mg
- Carbohydrates: 639.3g
- Fiber: 29.3g
- Sugar: 303.5g
- Protein: 73g
Keywords:
Breads, Breakfast, Weeknight, Oven, Less than 4 Hours
Notes:
- This Raisin Bran Bread recipe is a nostalgic treasure that promises to delight with every slice. Enjoy it warm with a dollop of butter or a drizzle of honey for a truly comforting treat!
