Coffee Can Bread

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   You will also need: 2 (1 lb.)

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   clean coffee cans with plastic lids.

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   Mix 2 cups flour with yeast.

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   In a saucepan, stir together milk, butter, sugar, and salt over low heat until butter is melted.

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   Cool 5 minutes, and add liquid ingredients to flour and yeast in bowl.

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   Beat until just smooth.

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   Add remaining 2 cups of flour, nuts, raisins, and eggs, and mix well (Dough will be stiff).

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   Knead on floured board until smooth and elastic and fruit is well distributed.

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   Coat inside of coffee cans using a little oil or melted butter.

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    Divide dough in half and put one half in each can, and cover.

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    Place in a warm spot (about 85 degrees) for dough to rise, until it reaches about an inch from the top (about 1 hour).

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    Remove plastic lid, and bake at 375F for 35 minutes or until bread is well-browned and sounds hollow when tapped.

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    Let cool in cans for 10 minutes before turning out on rack to cool completely.

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