Fruit Bread Recipe 1

Ingredients for Fruit Bread Recipe 1

• 1 pint water or milk
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 2 tablespoons shortening
• 1 cake compressed yeast
• 3 pints flour
• 1 1/2 cups seeded or seedless raisins (currants or nut meats may also be used)

Instructions

1. Sift the flour and mix in the raisins.
2. Dissolve the yeast in the water or milk, add the salt, sugar, and shortening.
3. Mix in the sifted flour and raisins.
4. Allow the dough to rise until very light.
5. Knead down gently and allow to rise again until nearly light.
6. Divide into two large loaves or three small loaves.
7. Mold and place in pans.
8. Allow to rise to the top of the pans.
9. Bake at 400 degrees for 45-55 minutes.

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