Gluten-Free Pain au Raisin

Indulge in the buttery, flaky layers of this **Gluten-Free Pain au Raisin**, a delicious twist on the classic French pastry made accessible for those avoiding gluten. With its tender gluten-free dough, rich with the flavors of vanilla and cinnamon, each swirl is filled with plump, juicy raisins and a hint of apricot jam for a subtly sweet and fruity touch. Perfectly golden and irresistibly fragrant, these pastries deliver all the charm of a patisserie-style treat without the gluten. Whether you’re serving them warm for a cozy weekend brunch or enjoying them as an afternoon snack, these pain au raisin are a delightful combination of sophisticated flavor and easy-to-follow technique.

Nutriscore Rating: 45/100

Prep Time:120 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:145 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 350 grams Gluten-free all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon Xanthan gum
• 75 grams Granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 7 grams Instant yeast
• 200 grams Unsalted butter (cubed and chilled)
• 220 milliliters Whole milk
• 2 Eggs
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 100 grams Raisins
• 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
• 4 tablespoons Apricot jam
• 1 whole Egg wash (1 egg beaten with 1 tablespoon of water)

Directions

Step 1

In a large mixing bowl, combine the gluten-free flour, xanthan gum, sugar, salt, and yeast. Mix well.

Step 2

Add the chilled, cubed butter to the flour mixture and use your fingers or a pastry cutter to incorporate the butter into the flour until it resembles coarse crumbs.

Step 3

In a separate bowl, whisk together milk, eggs, and vanilla extract until well combined.

Step 4

Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, stirring until a dough forms. The dough will be sticky.

Step 5

Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or until firm.

Step 6

Meanwhile, place raisins in a small bowl and cover with warm water. Allow them to soak for about 15 minutes, then drain and pat dry with a paper towel.

Step 7

After the dough is chilled, roll it out on a lightly floured surface into a large rectangle (about 1/4 inch thick).

Step 8

Spread a thin layer of apricot jam over the rolled-out dough, leaving a 1-inch border around the edges.

Step 9

Distribute the soaked raisins evenly over the jam, and sprinkle ground cinnamon on top.

Step 10

Starting from one of the long edges, roll the dough tightly into a log.

Step 11

Slice the log into 12 equal pieces and place each piece cut-side up on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

Step 12

Brush the tops and sides of the pastries with the egg wash.

Step 13

Cover the tray with a damp cloth and leave the pastries to rise in a warm place for about 45 minutes or until slightly puffed.

Step 14

Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).

Step 15

Bake the pastries for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.

Step 16

Remove from oven and let cool slightly before serving. Optionally, glaze with additional warmed apricot jam for a shiny finish.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1207.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3925.0

Total Fat 190.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 114.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.3g
Cholesterol 1028.1mg	0%
Sodium 2738.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 533.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 18.2g	0%
Total Sugars 205.3g
Protein 42.7g	0%

Vitamin D 351.4IU	0%
Calcium 532.6mg	0%
Iron 7.2mg	0%
Potassium 1433.4mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 42.7%

Protein: 4.2%

Carbs: 53.1%