Plumping your raisins takes next to no effort but can make all the difference in your recipes. Besides, you only need a few minutes of forethought to get it done.

Warm, comforting, and bursting with flavor, this Irish Soda Bread with Raisins is incredibly easy to make. No kneading or rising required, just a few minutes of mixing and you'll be on your way to ...

A major raisin processor told us this: Put the dried-out raisins in a bowl, pour in boiling water and let them sit for 15 minutes. Pour off the water and pat the raisins dry. They should be plump ...

You can find Noelle Carter on Facebook, Google+, Twitter and Pinterest.Email Noelle at noelle.carter@latimes.com.. Apple hand pies. Total time: 1 hour, 20 minutes, plus chilling time for the ...

These oven-made raisins aren’t the same as the shriveled up (but still tasty) kind you buy from the store. No, these are more flavorful, juicier, and ...

Dark raisins, made from Thompson seedless grapes, are probably what you’re most used to seeing. Their rich color and shriveled appearance are a byproduct of weeks spent drying in the sun, Sharon ...

1. In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose and whole-wheat flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and sugar. 2. Scatter the butter over the flour mixture.

Line two large baking sheets with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat. Use a 1/4 cup ice cream scoop to scoop and shape the balls of dough. Place them about 2-inches apart on the tray — do ...