Homemade Raisin Bread (Vegan Loaf)

Ingredients

• 2 1/2 cup all-purpose or spelt flour (or gluten-free flour)
• 1/4 cup sugar (variety to taste)
• 2 tsp dry yeast (or 1/2 oz (14 g) fresh yeast)
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 3/4 cup soy milk (or oat or almond milk)
• 3 tbsp oil (such as canola, sunflower or alba oil)
• 1-2 tsp vanilla extract (or cinnamon, optional)
• 3/4 cup raisins
• 2 tbsp soy cream or milk (optional for brushing)

Instructions

1. 1

   --- *Note: Check out the recipe video + step-by-step instructions above! ---

2. 2

   Combine flour, sugar, dry yeast and salt in a bowl.

3. 3

   Add soy milk, oil and vanilla extract and mix everything together with a wooden spoon. Then knead with the dough hook of a food processor for about 8 minutes, until the dough comes off the hook easily. Then add the raisins and mix in briefly.

4. 4

   Cover the bowl with an airtight lid (or plastic wrap) and let rise at room temperature for 45-60 minutes. (Optional: then place in the refrigerator overnight, *read notes).

5. 5

   The next day, knead the dough again briefly. Then place in a 8-Inch (21 cm) silicone or greased regular loaf pan. Cover with a damp tea towel (or cling film) and let rise for another 30 minutes. Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 356 °F (180 °C).

6. 6

   Brush the raisin bread with some soy cream and bake for approx. 35 minutes. Then remove from the oven and let cool in the pan for about 10 minutes. Transfer to a cooling rack and allow to cool completely.

7. 7

   Slice and enjoy!