Tyrolean Raisin Bread
8 servings
120 minutes
Tyrolean bread with raisins is the embodiment of warm home comfort and traditions. Its roots go deep into Alpine cuisine, where such sweet yeast breads were popular among mountain dwellers. The delicate dough infused with the aroma of lemon zest, butter, and the sweetness of raisins makes this bread a delightful addition to morning coffee or evening tea. The soft, airy crumb pairs with a tender caramel crust, creating a balance of flavors and textures. This bread is not only wonderful on its own but also pairs excellently with butter, jam, or honey, highlighting its sweet notes. Made with love, it carries the spirit of traditional Italian cuisine where each piece is filled with the warmth and comfort of family evenings.
1
Soak the raisins in water.
- Raisin: 150 g
2
Cream the softened butter with sugar.
- Butter: 150 g
- Sugar: 200 g
3
Mix the sifted flour with the yeast, add the butter-sugar mixture, lemon zest, eggs, milk, and raisins. Knead the dough thoroughly and shape it into a ball. Cover with plastic wrap and leave in a warm place for 1 hour.
- Wheat flour: 1 kg
- Fresh yeast: 60 g
- Butter: 150 g
- Sugar: 200 g
- Lemon: 1 piece
- Chicken egg: 6 pieces
- Milk: 375 ml
- Raisin: 150 g
- Salt: to taste
4
Grease the bread baking pan with butter and sprinkle with flour. Knead and flatten the dough in the pan and let it rest for 10 minutes.
- Butter: 150 g
- Wheat flour: 1 kg
5
Preheat the oven to 160 degrees.
6
Bake the bread for about 40 minutes.