Healthy Instant Cinnamon And Raisin Slice Recipes

ULTIMATE RAISIN SLICE

Steps:

• FILLING.
• Over medium heat bring raisins and water to boil, simmer two minutes and stir in sugar.
• Dissolve the cornstarch in the water and add to raisin mix to thicken, you can use a little more cornstarch if needed to thicken the filling.
• When thickened remove from heat and add the lemon juice and the tablespoon of margarine, cool.
• BASE AND TOP MIXTURE.
• In large mixing bowl add the flour, sugar, Baking Powder and mix with a whisk.
• Cut in the margarine.
• Stir in the small egg with a fork.
• ASSEMBLE.
• In a 9x9 pan spread a little over half of the Base And Top mixture in pan, reserving the rest for the top.
• Spread the cooled raisin filling over the base and put the remainder of the Base and Top mix over raisin filling, at this point it may look a little'messy' I find dropping bits all over the top and use the palm of my hand to even it out a bit works well for me.
• Not to worry when you still see the raisin filling here and there as this spreads as it bakes.
• Sprinkle the 2 tablespoons of sugar over the top, bake at 350 for 30-35 minutes (until nicely browned).
• Note, I often make double the filling, make up one and a half times the base and bake in a 9x13 pan when baking for a crowd.

CINNAMON AND RAISIN SPREAD

Steps:

• 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.

CINNAMON RAISIN BREAD I

Steps:

• Warm the milk in a small saucepan until it bubbles, then remove from heat. Let cool until lukewarm.
• Dissolve yeast in warm water, and set aside until yeast is frothy. Mix in eggs, sugar, butter or margarine, salt, and raisins. Stir in cooled milk. Add the flour gradually to make a stiff dough.
• Knead dough on a lightly floured surface for a few minutes. Place in a large, greased, mixing bowl, and turn to grease the surface of the dough. Cover with a damp cloth. Allow to rise until doubled.
• Roll out on a lightly floured surface into a large rectangle 1/2 inch thick. Moisten dough with 2 tablespoons milk. Mix together 3/4 cup sugar and 2 tablespoons cinnamon, and sprinkle mixture on top of the moistened dough. Roll up tightly; the roll should be about 3 inches in diameter. Cut into thirds, and tuck under ends. Place loaves into well greased 9 x 5 inch pans. Lightly grease tops of loaves. Let rise again for 1 hour.
• Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 45 minutes, or until loaves are lightly browned and sound hollow when knocked. Remove loaves from pans, and brush with melted butter or margarine. Let cool before slicing.