This is what I'm baking today. I'm actually waiting for it to come out of the oven and I'll be ready for merienda.
I had a batch of raisins that I soaked in rum last month. I did this recipe for my MMS Service a couple of months ago and I'm missing it. I'm pairing it with my English Breakfast tea by Dilmah with some milk and sugar.
Since I've been snacking every single day, I try to eat smaller meals for lunch and dinner. Then I run and go to the gym at least 4-5 times a week just to make sure I get to burn all the sweet stuff I'm taking in.
Anyway, here's the recipe....Enjoy!
RUM RAISIN LOAF
Ingredients:
2 cups raisins
2/3 cup rum
1 1/2 cups butter
1 1/3 cups granulated sugar
4 pieces eggs
1 tablespoon rum flavored extract
2 2/3 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/4 tablespoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
Directions:
1. Soak raisins in rum for about an hour or overnight is better.
2. Preheat oven to 350 F. Grease and flour 2 7x4 inch loaf pans 1 10 inch bundt pan
3. Using an electric mixer, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
4. Add eggs one at a time, then add the rum extract.
5. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
6. Reduce speed of mixer to low. Gradually add 1/3 of flour mixture to the batter. Alternately add the half of the sour cream. Repeat process ending with flour mixture. Mix batter well.
7. Add the rum soaked raisins ( do not drain). Fold into the batter.
8. Transfer to baking pans. Bake for 30-35 mins for loaves and 55-60 minutes for bundt.
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