Antigua Raisin Bun Recipe

Ingredients (13)

• 2 cups brown sugar, divided, plus extra for sprinkling
• 1 1/2 cups warm water, 115 F, divided
• 3 tablespoons active dry yeast
• 6 cups all-purpose flour, divided, plus more for dusting
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon grated nutmeg
• 3 ounces vegetable shortening
• 1 ounce (2 tablespoons) unsalted butter
• 1 cup freshly grated coconut, optional
• 1 heaping cup raisins
• 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
• Oil, for greasing the dough and bowl