Skip to content

Type what you have

Cook with

raisin ×
Chocolate Tiffin
Snack European

Chocolate Tiffin

4.0

Prep
10 min
Cook
5 min
Total
75 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine butter, sugar, golden syrup, and cocoa powder in a saucepan over medium-low heat; cook and stir until smooth, 2 to 4 minutes. Stir in biscuits and raisins. Pour mixture onto a rimmed 8 x 12-inch jelly roll pan; press to flatten.
  2. 2 Melt milk chocolate and dark chocolate in top of a double boiler over simmering water, stirring frequently and scraping down the sides with a rubber spatula to avoid scorching, 3 to 4 minutes. Pour melted chocolate over base in the jelly roll pan.
  3. 3 Refrigerate until set, about 1 hour. Cut into 20 pieces.

By MikeysGirl

Irish Soda Bread and Whiskey Butter
Snack European

Irish Soda Bread and Whiskey Butter

5.0

Prep
20 min
Cook
70 min
Total
570 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place raisins into a small bowl. Pour in whiskey and allow to soak, 8 hours to overnight.
  2. 2 The next day, strain raisins, reserving whiskey. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 2-quart casserole dish.
  3. 3 Whisk flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and baking soda in a large bowl. Stir in drained raisins, orange peel, and caraway seeds. Beat in buttermilk and 1/4 cup melted butter until incorporated and batter is thick. Transfer to the prepared casserole dish.
  4. 4 Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown on top and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 1 hour and 10 minutes.
  5. 5 Beat 1/2 cup butter in a bowl until fluffy; beat in reserved whiskey, 1 teaspoon at a time, to taste. Serve with soda bread.

By Kerri Klein

McNamara's Irish Soda Bread
Snack European

McNamara's Irish Soda Bread

4.3

Prep
15 min
Cook
45 min
Total
70 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. 2 Grease an 8 1/2x4 1/2-inch loaf pan.
  3. 3 Mix flour, baking powder, baking soda, 9 tablespoons sugar, and salt in the mixing bowl of a large stand mixer on low speed until combined.
  4. 4 Mix in butter until thoroughly combined.
  5. 5 Beat in milk, then eggs, then raisins, incorporating each ingredient well before adding the next.
  6. 6 Transfer dough to the prepared loaf pan and sprinkle with 1 tablespoon sugar.
  7. 7 Bake in the preheated oven until bread has risen and the top is golden brown, about 45 minutes. A toothpick or cake tester inserted into the center should come out clean.
  8. 8 Cool for about 10 minutes before slicing. Best served warm.

By Cmcnamara623

Piernik — Honey Bread
Snack European

Piernik — Honey Bread

4.2

Prep
15 min
Cook
75 min
Total
150 min

Instructions

  1. 1 In a large bowl, mix the sugar, cinnamon, cloves, allspice, and eggs. Stir in the milk and oil, and mix in the baking soda. Place honey in a small pot, and bring to a boil. Stir honey into the bowl. Mix flour into the bowl. Fold in the raisins and walnuts. Stir by hand with a sturdy spoon for 10 minutes. Allow the dough to sit 1 hour.
  2. 2 Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Lightly grease four 8x4 inch loaf pans.
  3. 3 Fill each loaf pan with about 2 inches of the batter. Bake 1 hour 15 minutes in the preheated oven, until a toothpick inserted in the center of a loaf comes out clean. Bread will be brown in color and will crack on top.

By ZURIELLE

Schnitzbrot (German Christmas Bread)
Snack European

Schnitzbrot (German Christmas Bread)

4.6

Prep
30 min
Cook
100 min
Total
355 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Lightly grease three 9x5-inch loaf pans; grease a large bowl. Set aside.
  2. 2 Dissolve yeast in water in a separate large bowl; set aside until mixture becomes creamy, about 15 minutes. Stir in sugar until combined, then stir in 3 cups flour until well combined.
  3. 3 Meanwhile, combine prune juice and mincemeat in a medium saucepan over medium heat; bring to a boil, stirring occasionally, about 1 minute. Off heat, stir in prunes, raisins, walnuts, brown sugar, ½ cup butter, and salt.
  4. 4 Add mincemeat mixture to yeast mixture; gradually stir in remaining 7 cups flour, 1 cup at a time, until well blended and a moist dough forms (you may not need all of the flour).
  5. 5 Turn out dough onto a floured work surface; knead into a ball. Transfer dough to the greased bowl, cover with a cloth, and set aside in a warm place until doubled in volume, about 1 ½ hours.
  6. 6 Punch down dough; turn out onto a floured work surface, lightly knead, and return to the bowl. Set aside to rise again, about 1 hour.
  7. 7 Punch down dough; turn out onto a floured work surface and divide into 3 loaves. Place each loaf into a prepared pan; lightly brush each top with 1 teaspoon butter.
  8. 8 Cover pans with a clean cloth; set aside to rise until doubled in volume, about 1 hour.
  9. 9 Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C).
  10. 10 Bake in the preheated oven for 1 hour. Reduce the oven temperature to 250 degrees F (120 degrees C); continue baking until a toothpick inserted into centers comes out mostly clean, about 30 minutes more. Cool slightly, remove from pans, and cool on wire racks.

By LISARAIN2

Ukrainian Country Babka
Snack European

Ukrainian Country Babka

4.6

Prep
30 min
Cook
55 min
Total
205 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine 1 cup all-purpose flour, milk, lukewarm water, yeast, and 2 teaspoons sugar in a large bowl; mix until well blended. Cover and allow to rise in a warm place until sponge is light and bubbly, about 30 minutes.
  2. 2 Beat together eggs, 1 cup sugar, and salt in another large bowl with an electric mixer until light and fluffy. Stir in melted butter and lemon zest until incorporated. Stir in sponge, then gradually mix in 5 1/2 cups bread flour. Knead in the bowl for about 10 minutes, then knead in raisins. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled in volume.
  3. 3 Punch down dough and knead for a couple of turns, then cover and let rise again.
  4. 4 Grease 4 small coffee cans with soft butter. Fill the prepared cans about 1/3 full with dough and let rise until dough is even with the rim.
  5. 5 Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  6. 6 Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes. Reduce the oven temperature to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) and continue baking for 40 minutes more. If the top begins to brown too quickly, cover the top with aluminum foil. Remove baked loaves from the cans and cool completely on a wire rack.

By Olga D

Easy Cardamom Bread
Snack European

Easy Cardamom Bread

4.5

Prep
30 min
Cook
30 min
Total
185 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Whisk together warm milk, 1/2 cup sugar, warm water, and 2 tablespoons melted butter in a large bowl until sugar is dissolved. Sprinkle yeast over the top and set aside for 5 minutes.
  2. 2 Once yeast is foamy, stir in flour, adding more as needed to form a stiff dough. When dough has pulled together, turn it out onto a lightly floured surface and knead until smooth and elastic, about 8 minutes. Place into an oiled bowl, cover with a cloth, and let stand in a warm place until doubled in bulk, about 1 hour.
  3. 3 Combine remaining 1/2 cup sugar, cinnamon, and cardamom in a small bowl; set aside.
  4. 4 Deflate dough and turn it out onto a lightly floured surface. Roll dough into a 9x13-inch rectangle and brush with 1/2 cup melted butter. Sprinkle with cardamom-sugar mixture, raisins, and walnuts. Roll into a log, pinch the edges closed, and place onto a parchment paper-lined baking sheet. Cover with a cloth and let stand in a warm place until doubled in bulk, about 1 hour.
  5. 5 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  6. 6 Using a sharp knife, score the top layer of the roll with V-shapes that don't quite meet in the middle, the whole length of the roll. This will give the bread an attractive braided appearance, but can be skipped.
  7. 7 Beat egg with 1 tablespoon water in a small bowl until well combined; brush over the top of bread. Sprinkle with almonds and pearl sugar.
  8. 8 Bake in the preheated oven until bread is golden brown and sounds hollow when tapped on the bottom, 30 to 35 minutes. Cool completely on a wire rack before slicing.

By Bethany Behrle

Cinnamon and Raisin Spread
Snack

Cinnamon and Raisin Spread

4.3

Prep
15 min
Cook
Total
15 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place fat free cream cheese, cottage cheese, cinnamon and white sugar in a food processor. Blend until smooth. Transfer to a medium bowl. Stir in raisins. Cover and chill in the refrigerator until serving.

By Sara

Oatmeal Energy Balls
Snack American

Oatmeal Energy Balls

4.7

Prep
15 min
Cook
Total
15 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine oats, peanut butter, raisins, and honey in a bowl with a fork; knead by hand until fully incorporated. Roll into 1-inch balls. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour.

By Allrecipes Member

Healthier Monkey Bread I
Snack

Healthier Monkey Bread I

5.0

Prep
15 min
Cook
35 min
Total
60 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 10-inch tube pan.
  2. 2 Mix white sugar and cinnamon in a plastic bag. Cut pizza dough into 1 1/2-inch pieces. Shake 6 to 8 pieces of dough in the sugar-cinnamon mix. Arrange pieces in bottom of prepared pan. Continue until all dough pieces are coated and placed in pan. Arrange nuts and raisins in and among dough pieces.
  3. 3 Melt butter and brown sugar in a small saucepan over medium heat. Boil for 1 minute. Pour over dough; let rise for 30 minutes.
  4. 4 Bake in preheated oven until bread is golden brown, about 35 minutes. Let bread cool in pan for 10 minutes, then turn out onto a plate. Pull apart pieces of bread to eat.

By MakeItHealthy

Orange Quick Bread
Snack

Orange Quick Bread

4.1

Prep
10 min
Cook
35 min
Total
45 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan.
  2. 2 In a large bowl, stir together baking mix, sugar and orange zest. Add orange juice, egg and vegetable oil; stir to combine. Fold in almonds and raisins. Pour batter into prepared pan.
  3. 3 Bake in preheated oven for 35 minutes, until a toothpick inserted into center of loaf comes out clean.

By Sara

Bubbling Bread Sticky Buns
Snack

Bubbling Bread Sticky Buns

4.7

Prep
20 min
Cook
30 min
Total
535 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Grease a 9-inch fluted tube pan (such as Bundt®).
  2. 2 Sprinkle 1/4 cup walnuts into the prepared pan. Arrange dinner rolls in the pan.
  3. 3 Mix brown sugar and pudding mix in a small bowl; sprinkle evenly over the rolls. Add raisins and 1/2 cup walnuts.
  4. 4 Mix white sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl; sprinkle evenly over raisin and walnut layer. Pour melted butter over the entire roll mixture. Cover pan loosely with plastic wrap and a towel; place on a baking sheet. Allow to rise at room temperature for 8 hours to overnight.
  5. 5 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Remove towel and plastic wrap from pan, keeping the fluted tube pan on the baking sheet in case ingredients overflow.
  6. 6 Bake in the preheated oven until rolls are cooked and browned, about 30 minutes. Place a sheet of aluminum foil over rolls midway through baking if they brown too quickly. Cool in the pan for 5 to 10 minutes before turning onto a plate.

By Rita Spangler

Raisin Nut Bread
Snack

Raisin Nut Bread

4.3

Prep
10 min
Cook
45 min
Total
55 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan.
  2. 2 Stir together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and cinnamon in a large bowl. Beat together egg, applesauce, and butter in a separate bowl. Stir applesauce mixture into flour mixture just until combined. Fold in walnuts and raisins; pour batter into prepared loaf pan.
  3. 3 Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center of the loaf comes out clean, about 45 minutes. Allow to cool before slicing.

By Sara

Peanut Butter Hemp Cookies
Snack

Peanut Butter Hemp Cookies

4.7

Prep
20 min
Cook
9 min
Total
29 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  2. 2 Mix flour, raisins, hemp seed hearts, baking powder, and baking soda together in a bowl. Beat brown sugar, white sugar, butter, and applesauce together in a bowl using an electric mixer until smooth and creamy; add peanut butter and beat until smooth.
  3. 3 Beat eggs and vanilla extract together in a bowl; stir into peanut butter mixture. Mix flour mixture into peanut butter mixture until a smooth dough forms. Roll dough into small balls and place on a baking sheet; press each with a fork to flatten.
  4. 4 Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, about 9 minutes.

By Heather Hedstrom

Eggnog Fruit Bread
Snack

Eggnog Fruit Bread

4.5

Prep
15 min
Cook
70 min
Total
85 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease an 8x4 inch loaf pan.
  2. 2 Beat the butter, sugar, and eggs together in a mixing bowl. Stir in the flour, baking powder, and sat, alternating with the eggnog, just until the dry ingredients are moistened. Fold in the pecans, raisins, and cherries until evenly blended. Spoon the batter into the prepared pan.
  3. 3 Bake in preheated oven until top is golden and springs back when lightly touched, about 70 minutes. Cool in pan 10 minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack to cool completely.

By T Little

Crispy and Chewy Oatmeal Raisin Cookies
Snack

Crispy and Chewy Oatmeal Raisin Cookies

4.4

Prep
15 min
Cook
10 min
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. 2 Stir together flour, soda, and cinnamon. Set aside.
  3. 3 Beat butter and Splenda at medium speed with an electric mixer until fluffy. Add eggs, molasses, and vanilla, beating until blended. Gradually add flour mixture, beating at low speed until blended.
  4. 4 Stir in oats and raisins.
  5. 5 Drop dough by rounded tablespoons onto lightly greased baking sheets.
  6. 6 Bake 10 to 12 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool slightly on baking sheets. Remove to wire racks; cool completely.

By SPLENDA Sweeteners

Rum Raisin Bread
Snack

Rum Raisin Bread

4.5

Prep
15 min
Cook
40 min
Total
175 min

Instructions

  1. 1 In a small bowl, pour rum over raisins. Let stand for 30 minutes and drain.
  2. 2 Place ingredients in pan in the order recommended by the manufacturer. Use the regular setting for a 1 pound loaf.
  3. 3 If your machine has a Fruit setting, add the raisins at the signal, or about 5 minutes before the kneading cycle has finished.

By Jill M.

Vanishing Oatmeal Raisin Cookies
Snack

Vanishing Oatmeal Raisin Cookies

4.8

Prep
20 min
Cook
8 min
Total
28 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat oven to 350 degrees F.
  2. 2 In large bowl, beat butter and sugars on medium speed of electric mixer until creamy. Add eggs and vanilla; beat well.
  3. 3 Add combined flour, baking soda, cinnamon and salt; mix well.
  4. 4 Add oats and raisins; mix well.
  5. 5 Drop dough by rounded tablespoonfuls onto ungreased cookie sheets.
  6. 6 Bake 8 to 10 minutes or until light golden brown.
  7. 7 Cool 1 minute on cookie sheets; remove to wire rack. Cool completely. Store tightly covered.

By Quaker

Trinidad Sweetbread
Snack

Trinidad Sweetbread

4.2

Prep
Cook
Total

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease two 5x9 inch loaf pans and set aside.
  2. 2 Blend together the butter, sugar, eggs, evaporated milk and almond extract.
  3. 3 Sift together the flour, baking powder and cinnamon. Add to wet ingredients and stir.
  4. 4 Add coconut, coarsely mixed dry chopped fruit and raisins. Mix well and pour into prepared loaf tins.
  5. 5 Bake for 30 to 35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Remove from pans and cool on wire rack.

By Bernadette

Whole Wheat Carrot-Raisin Muffins
Snack

Whole Wheat Carrot-Raisin Muffins

3.8

Prep
15 min
Cook
15 min
Total
40 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease 14 muffin cups, or line with paper muffin liners.
  2. 2 Combine flour, baking soda, pumpkin pie spice, and salt in a bowl. Whisk together yogurt, vegetable oil, honey, vanilla extract, and orange juice in a separate bowl. Gently fold carrots into the yogurt mixture. Stir yogurt mixture into the flour mixture until just combined. Gently fold raisins into the batter. Scoop batter into prepared muffin cups until nearly full.
  3. 3 Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 12 to 13 minutes. Cool in the pans for 10 minutes before removing to cool completely on a wire rack.

By abby

Raisin Batter Bread
Snack

Raisin Batter Bread

4.0

Prep
75 min
Cook
30 min
Total
105 min

Instructions

  1. 1 In a large bowl, dissolve the white sugar in the warm milk, and sprinkle yeast over the top. Let stand for 5 minutes. Grease a 9z13 inch pan.
  2. 2 Whisk the eggs into the yeast mixture. Combine the flour, salt and cinnamon; stir into the yeast mixture until smooth. Mix in raisins. Spread into the prepared pan, and brush the top with melted butter. Let rise until double in size, but don't let it run over the edge of the pan.
  3. 3 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Prepare the glaze by mixing the confectioners' sugar, 1 tablespoon of milk and vanilla extract in a small bowl until smooth.
  4. 4 Bake for 30 minutes in the preheated oven, or until golden brown on the top. Drizzle with the sugar glaze., and cool before slicing and serving.

By Annette1951

Maritime War Cake
Snack American

Maritime War Cake

4.8

Prep
10 min
Cook
70 min
Total
110 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9-inch tube pan or two 8x4-inch loaf pans.
  2. 2 Bring water, raisins, molasses, sugar, and shortening to a boil in a saucepan; reduce heat to low and simmer until raisins are plump, about 5 minutes. Cool.
  3. 3 Whisk flour, cinnamon, and baking soda together in a bowl; stir into raisin mixture until well combined; pour into the prepared tube pan.
  4. 4 Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean, about 1 hour.

By Linda S

Mini Banana Bread Loaves
Snack

Mini Banana Bread Loaves

4.0

Prep
15 min
Cook
25 min
Total
40 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
  2. 2 Combine flours, oats, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt in a medium bowl. Mash bananas into the dry ingredients.
  3. 3 Combine sugars and margarine in a large bowl; beat with an electric mixer until creamy. Mix in milk and vanilla extract. Add the flour mixture and raisins; mix well. Pour batter into 4 mini silicone loaf pans. Place loaf pans on a baking sheet.
  4. 4 Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 25 to 30 minutes.

By MCKUHN

Cherry Spice Loaf
Snack

Cherry Spice Loaf

3.3

Prep
10 min
Cook
60 min
Total
70 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease one 9x5x3 inch loaf pan.
  2. 2 Beat eggs slightly. Beat in sugar and oil. Slowly add milk and almond flavoring.
  3. 3 In second bowl put flour, baking powder, soda, and salt. Stir in dates, cherries, raisins, and nuts. Pour into batter, stirring only to moisten. Spoon into greased 9x5x3 inch loaf pan.
  4. 4 Bake for 1 hour in 350 degree F (175 degree C) oven until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. After 10 minutes turn loaf out to cool on a rack. Store in plastic bag.

By Carol

Grands!® Monkey Bread
Snack American

Grands!® Monkey Bread

4.5

Prep
25 min
Cook
Total
65 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly grease 12-cup fluted tube pan with shortening or cooking spray. In large -storage plastic food bag, mix granulated sugar and cinnamon.
  2. 2 Separate dough into 16 biscuits; cut each into quarters. Shake in bag to coat. Arrange in pan, adding walnuts and raisins among the biscuit pieces.
  3. 3 In small bowl, mix brown sugar and butter; pour over biscuit pieces.
  4. 4 Bake 28 to 32 minutes or until golden brown and no longer doughy in center. Cool in pan 10 minutes. Turn upside down onto serving plate; pull apart to serve. Serve warm.

By Pillsbury

Energy Bars
Snack

Energy Bars

4.6

Prep
15 min
Cook
20 min
Total
95 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly oil a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  2. 2 Mix the eggs, banana, oats, sunflower seeds, cinnamon, milk powder, dates, raisins, walnuts, apricots, wheat germ, maple syrup, and whole-wheat pastry flour together in a large bowl until thoroughly combined; spread the mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish.
  3. 3 Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes; set aside to cool. Cut into 9 bars and wrap with plastic to store.

By Hungry in Vermont

Gluten-Free Raisin Oatmeal Cookies
Snack

Gluten-Free Raisin Oatmeal Cookies

4.3

Prep
25 min
Cook
18 min
Total
113 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. 2 Toast pecans in the preheated oven until fragrant, about 5 minutes. Let cool for 5 minutes. Chop coarsely.
  3. 3 Combine brown sugar, butter, and shortening in a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment; beat until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs one at a time. Beat in vanilla extract.
  4. 4 Sift gluten-free flour, 1 packet plus 2 teaspoons gelatin, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and ginger together in a bowl. Mix into the brown sugar mixture on low speed. Mix pecans, oats, and raisins into the dough.
  5. 5 Wrap dough in plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.
  6. 6 Drop spoonfuls of dough 2 inches apart onto the prepared baking sheets.
  7. 7 Bake in the the preheated oven until edges are golden, about 13 minutes. Cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.

By Terri Johnson

Maple Butter Tarts
Snack American

Maple Butter Tarts

4.9

Prep
15 min
Cook
20 min
Total
35 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather the ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. 2 Place tart shells on a baking sheet; sprinkle raisins evenly into the bottom of tart shells.
  3. 3 Beat brown sugar and butter together in a bowl until smooth; whisk in eggs, maple syrup, flour, vanilla extract, and salt. Fill each tart shell 3/4 full with maple syrup mixture.
  4. 4 Bake in the preheated oven until filling is set and shells are golden, about 16 minutes. Turn the baking sheet halfway through the baking time for even baking.

By Inez Quinn

Sugarplum Bread
Snack

Sugarplum Bread

4.3

Prep
Cook
Total

Instructions

  1. 1 Dissolve 1 teaspoon sugar in 1 cup warm water in large mixer bowl. Sprinkle in yeast. Let stand 10 minutes, then stir well.
  2. 2 Add 1/2 cup sugar, melted butter or margarine, salt, lemon rind, and 2 cups flour. Beat for 2 minutes at medium speed with electric mixer. Add 2 cups more flour and eggs; beat 3 minutes. Stir in almost all remaining flour, using enough flour to make a soft dough.
  3. 3 Knead dough on floured board until smooth and elastic, about 8 minutes. Place in lightly greased bowl. Cover with greased waxed paper and a tea towel. Let rise in warm place 75 - 85 degrees F (25 - 30 degrees C)until doubled in volume, about 2 hours.
  4. 4 Punch down dough. Turn out onto a lightly floured board, and knead in raisins, candied fruit, and nuts. Shape into two round loaves. Place each in a well greased, 9 inch, round cake pan. Cover with tea towel. Let rise in warm place until doubled, 1 - 1 1/2 hours.
  5. 5 Bake at 350 degrees F ( 175 degrees C) for 45 to 55 minutes. Remove from pans immediately. Cool on wire racks.
  6. 6 Mix together confectioners sugar, 1 1/2 tablespoons water, and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla. Spoon onto loaves. Decorate with cherries or almonds. Alternatively, dust loaves with confectioners sugar.

By Carol