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A cutting board with a golden brown loaf of Rum Raisin Bread with a glaze drizzled on top and two slices cut off them bread.

Rum Raisin Bread

A delicious sweet bread filled with rum soaked raisins and cinnamon then is topped off with a sweet glaze.
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Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Additional Time: 4 hours
Total Time: 5 hours 10 minutes
Author: Hezzi-D

Ingredients

For the bread:

  • 3 Tablespoons rum
  • 1/2 c. raisins
  • 3/4 c. milk
  • 2 teaspoons dry active yeast
  • 2 Tablespoons butter melted
  • 1 egg
  • 2 Tablespoons brown sugar
  • 3 c. flour
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon salt

For the glaze:

  • 1/2 c. powdered sugar
  • 1-2 Tablespoons milk
  • 1-2 Tablespoons rum

Instructions

  • Combine the rum and raisins in a bowl. Allow to soak for 30 minutes to 1 hour.
  • In a small saucepan heat the milk to 100-110 degrees. Pour into a large bowl.   Add the yeast and let bloom for 5 minutes.  
  • Add the remaining ingredients for the dough to the
    milk mixture and knead, using a dough hook on a mixer, for 2-3 minutes.  
  • Add in the raisins and remaining liquid and knead the dough for 5 minutes or until the dough is smooth. 
  • Cover the dough and let the it rise for 1-2 hours or until the dough has doubled.
  • Deflate the dough and divide into 3 equal pieces. Roll each piece into a 12 inch log. Braid the pieces and then tuck under the ends. Place on a baking sheet sprayed with cooking spray.
  • Cover the dough with plastic wrap and allow to rise for 1-2 hours or until doubled.
  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Bake for 35-40 minutes or until browned. 
  • Remove from oven and cool completely. 
  • To make the glaze whisk together the powdered sugar, milk, and rum.
  • Place in a zip top baggie, cut off the end, and drizzle over top of the cooled bread. Allow the glaze to harden for 10 minutes then slice the bread and enjoy!

Notes

Recipe adapted from Karen's Kitchen Stories