Raisin Bran Bread

Name: Raisin Bran Bread
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 3 h
Total time: 3 h 10 min
Yield: 1 loaf (1-1/2 pounds, 16 slices).
Ingredients: 1 cup plus 1 tablespoon water (70° to 80°); 1/4 cup packed brown sugar; 2 tablespoons butter, softened; 1-1/2 cups raisin bran; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon baking soda; 2-1/4 cups bread flour; 2-1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast; 1/2 cup raisins

You won't even realize you're getting bran cereal in your diet when you sample this bread from Jean Daviau of San Jacinto, California. It is moist and slightly sweet from raisins.

Ingredients

1 cup plus 1 tablespoon water (70° to 80°)
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons butter, softened
1-1/2 cups raisin bran
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
2-1/4 cups bread flour
2-1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
1/2 cup raisins

Directions

In bread machine pan, place the first eight ingredients in order suggested by manufacturer. Select basic bread setting. Choose crust color and loaf size if available.
Bake according to bread machine directions (check dough after 5 minutes of mixing; add 1 to 2 tablespoons of water or flour if needed).
Just before the final kneading (your machine may audibly signal this), add the raisins.

Nutrition Facts

1 slice: 115 calories, 2g fat (1g saturated fat), 4mg cholesterol, 144mg sodium, 24g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein.

Originally published as Raisin Bran Bread in Quick Cooking September/October 2002

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misscoffeepot

May 22, 2018

My husband said he really enjoyed this, and that says a lot! My loaf did not raise high, but it could have been my yeast. The flaovr is slightly sweet and very nice. I did not think there would be enough liquid, but I was wrong- so do not be tempted to change this. I also makes good toast!
butterflii410

Jul 11, 2012

This was so yummy! I didn't add raisins because my kids and I don't like them. I just used bran flakes instead of raisin bread. I also used half bread flour and half whole wheat flour. My 2 year old son is very picky and he enjoyed it!
Corrydon

Feb 13, 2011

This is the BEST Raisin Bread recipe I have ever found. I have changed it a bit because I live just above 5,000 feet. I make it every week. In fact I have a loaf in the machine right now. Here are my corrections for this altitude. 1-1/4 cup warm water, 1/4 cup packed brown sugar, 2 Tablespoons butter, softened, 1-1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/8 teaspoon baking soda, 2 Tablespoons dry milk, 1-1/2 cups Raisin Bran, 3-1/4 cups + 1 Tablespoon bread flour, 1 Tablespoon gluten, optional, 2-1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast, 2/3 cup raisins. Follow the directions for your bread machine and enjoy this great taste.
Starrybelle

Jan 24, 2011

I didn't have raisin brand cereal, so I substituted it with a honey and oats cereal with almonds that I had. Over the years I have tried many different recipes.This is the best raisin bread I've made thus far. I brought some to work to share with a co-worker and she loved it!
j2goodes

Mar 23, 2010

The BEST raisin bread recipe I have ever made. Very moist, great flavor, and great texture - never lasts in our house!
jewels1234

Jan 1, 2010

This is my favorite bread machine recipe. Make it every chance I get. It is an excellent way to use the crumbs at the end of the cereal bag.