Raisin Bread Recipe 1

Ingredients for Raisin Bread Recipe 1

• 1 cake yeast
• 1 cup lukewarm water
• 1 cup milk, scalded and cooled
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 6 cups sifted flour
• 4 tablespoons vegetable shortening or butter
• ¾ cup sugar
• 1 cup raisins
• 1 teaspoon salt

Instructions

1. Dissolve yeast and one tablespoon sugar in lukewarm liquid.
2. Add two cups of flour, the shortening or butter, and well-creamed sugar. Beat until smooth.
3. Cover and set aside to rise in a warm, draft-free place until light, about 60-90 minutes.
4. When risen, add well-floured raisins, the rest of the flour or enough to make a moderately soft dough, and salt.
5. Knead lightly.
6. Place in a well-greased bowl, cover, and let rise again until double in bulk about 60-90 minutes.
7. Mold into loaves, fill well-greased pans half full, cover, and let rise until light.
8. Glaze with egg diluted with water and bake forty-five minutes at 400 degrees.

Notes:

• Raisin bread made with whole wheat or graham flour affords a delightful change.

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