Friday, October 1, 2010

Cinnamon Raisin Bread


Ingredients
Makes 2 loaves
1/2 cup warm milk
1/3 cup warm water
1 tsp (~.175 oz) active dry yeast
1 egg
2 Tbs and 2 tsp sugar
1/4 tsp salt
2 Tbs and 2 tsp butter or margarine, softened
1/3 cup raisins
2 2/3 cup flour
2 Tbs milk
2 Tbs sugar
2 tsp cinnamon


Procedure
In a large mixing bowl combine warm water and yeast and let sit until yeast begins to froth. Add eggs, sugar, butter or margarine, salt, raisins, and milk. Add flour gradually until you have firm dough. Knead for 10ish min. Let rise in an oiled bowl until doubled in size (~60-90 mins). Divide dough in two Roll out dough into two large rectangle 9 inches wide. Combine sugar and cinnamon. Moisten dough with milk and sprinkle sugar cinnamon mixture. Roll the dough tightly and place in greased 9x5 baking pans. Cover and let rise until doubled (~45mins). Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Bake for 45 minutes, until lightly browned and sound hollow when knocked. Let cool before slicing.

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