RCI-BR.003.0072.001
Belgian Loaf
A pleasure to eat and make type of small bread. It has a sweet long lasting taste and you might want to add a small layer of Honey on top. Try it with tea or milk !
Prep15 min
Cook25 min
Total40 min
Servings4
Difficultyintermediate
Ingredients
- 1 cup
- 1 cup
- 1 cup
- ¼ lb
- 1 unit
- + 1 cup flour1 cup
- ½ tsp
- ½ tsp
- ½ tsp
Method
1
Combine sugar, raisins, milk, and shortening in a large saucepan over medium heat, stirring occasionally until the shortening melts and the mixture is warm (do not boil).
5 minutes
2
Remove from heat and let the mixture cool to room temperature, about 10–15 minutes.
3
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
4
Beat the egg in a small bowl, then stir it into the cooled raisin mixture.
5
In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, salt, baking powder, and baking soda.
6
Fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined; do not overmix.
7
Pour the batter into a greased loaf pan and smooth the top.
8
Bake for 45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
45 minutes
9
Allow the loaf to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.