Name: Raisin Filled Pastry Bars
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Ingredients: Raisin Filling; 1-1/2 c. California raisins; 3/4 c. water Dough; 2-1/2 c. all-purpose four; 1/3 c. granulated sugar; 1/4 tsp. salt; 1/2 tsp. baking soda; 3 tbsp. vegetable oil; 8 tbsp. water; 1 egg (beaten and divided); 1-1/4 tsp. distilled white vinegar

Raisin Filled Pastry Bars

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 20

Total Time 35

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Servings

Ingredients

Raisin Filling
1-1/2 c. California raisins
3/4 c. water Dough
2-1/2 c. all-purpose four
1/3 c. granulated sugar
1/4 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. baking soda
3 tbsp. vegetable oil
8 tbsp. water
1 egg beaten and divided
1-1/4 tsp. distilled white vinegar

Instructions

Preparation

1 Combine raisins and water in small saucepan. Bring to boil and simmer until all water is evaporated.2 Cool and chop in food processor or blender. Set aside. For bars, oil a 9×13-inch jelly roll pan; set aside.3 Preheat oven to 375°F. 4 Combine flour, sugar, salt and soda in work bowl of food processor or mixer.5 Mix together. In small bowl, mix oil, water, 2 tablespoons of egg and vinegar together.6 Add to dry ingredients and process or mix until dough forms ball and cleans the side of the bowl.7 Turn onto lightly floured surface; knead together until smooth. Divide into two equal balls.8 Roll out one ball to 9×13-inch rectangle and place in bottom of prepared pan. Spread with Raisin Filling.9 Roll remaining ball to 9×13 rectangle and arrange on top. Trim edges and score 3 x 4 to make 12 bars. Brush generously with remaining egg and bake at 375°F for 15 to 20 minutes or until golden brown and done.10 Cool and cut as scored.
Source: California Raisin Marketing Board