1 oz/30 g fresh yeast or 2 (1/4-oz/7-g) packages
active dry yeast
2/3 cup/150 ml warm water
3 cups/450 g all purpose/plain flour
1 tsp salt
2 tbsp sugar
3 tbsp butter, chopped
1 1/3
cups/200 g dark raisins, soaked in warm water
for 15 minutes and drained
Method:
Dissolve the
yeast in 4 tablespoons of water and set aside for 15
minutes, until foamy.
Sift the flour
and salt into a large bowl. Mix in the sugar, yeast
mixture, and the remaining water to make a stiff
dough. Knead the dough until smooth and elastic. Let
rest for 1 hour.
Preheat the
oven to 400°F/200°C/gas 6. Oil a baking sheet.
Sprinkle the raisins with flour.
Transfer the
dough to a lightly floured surface and knead well.
Incorporate the raisins and butter into the dough as
you knead.
Divide the
dough into 8 equal portions, sprinkle with flour,
and shape into long rolls.
Place the dough
on the prepared baking sheet, keeping them well
spaced (their volume will double as they rise).
Cover with a cloth and let rise for 30 minutes.
Vegetarian
Recipes - Raisin Bread Recipe
