Raisin Bread

1. 1

   Soften yeast in warm water.

2. 2

   Combine raisins, butter, sugar, salt and hot milk; stir to dissolve sugar.

3. 3

   Cool to lukewarm. Stir in 1 1/2 cups of the flour.

4. 4

   Beat well.

5. 5

   Add yeast and eggs; mix well.

6. 6

   Add enough of remaining flour to make a moderately soft dough.

7. 7

   Turn out on lightly floured surface.

8. 8

   Knead until dough is smooth and elastic (10 to 12 minutes).

9. 9

   Place in a lightly greased bowl, turning once to grease surface.

10. 10

    Cover; let double (1 1/2 to 2 hours) in warm place.

11. 11

    Punch down; divide dough in half, rounding each in ball.

12. 12

    Cover and let rest 10 minutes.

13. 13

    Shape in loaves.

14. 14

    Place in 2 greased loaf pans.

15. 15

    Cover; let rise almost double (45 to 60 minutes).

16. 16

    Bake in 375u00b0 oven about 25 minutes. Place foil over top last 10 minutes, if necessary.

17. 17

    Remove bread from pans; cool.

18. 18

    Combine 1 cup sifted confectioners sugar and about 1 1/2 tablespoons milk; used to glaze loaves.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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