Lemony Raisin Bread

1package active dry yeast

1cup (235 ml) warm milk (105°F to 115°F [40°C to 46°C])

4-412cups (945 ml to 1 l) all-purpose flour

1cup (235 ml) raisins 14 cup (60 ml) sugar

1teaspoon (5 ml) salt

1teaspoon (5 ml) grated lemon peel

12 cup (120 ml) vegetable oil

12 cup (120 ml) butter or margarine, melted

4egg yolks, beaten

1egg white

1tablespoon (15 ml) water

Dissolve yeast in warm milk. Set aside.

Place 3 cups (710 ml) flour, raisins, sugar, salt, and lemon peel in mixing bowl. Attach bowl and dough hook to mixer. Turn to Speed 2 and mix about 15 seconds.

Continuing on Speed 2, gradually add milk mixture, oil, butter, and egg yolks to flour mixture and mix about 1 minute.

Continuing on Speed 2, add remaining flour, 12 cup (120 ml) at a time, until dough starts to clean sides of bowl. Knead on Speed 2 about 2 minutes longer.

(NOTE: Dough may not form a ball on the hook. However, as long as there is contact between dough and hook, kneading will be accomplished. Do not add more than the maximum amount of flour specified or loaf will be dry.)

Place dough in a greased bowl, turning to grease top. Cover. Let rise in warm place, free from draft, about 1 hour, or until doubled in bulk.

Punch dough down and shape into a ball. Place in a greased and floured 112-quart (1.4 l) baking dish. Let rise in warm place, free from draft, about

1 hour, or until doubled in bulk.

Cut 2 slashes with a sharp knife in a cross pattern on top of loaf. Beat egg white and water in small bowl and brush lightly on top of loaf. Bake at 350°F (177°C) for 55 to 60 minutes. Remove from baking dish immediately and cool on wire rack.

Yield: 12 servings (12 slices per loaf).

Per serving: About 351 cal, 7 g pro, 47 g carb, 15 g fat, 83 mg chol, 253 mg sod.

VARIATION

Lemony Raisin Focaccia

Prepare dough as directed above. After shaping into a ball, place dough on lightly greased baking sheet and flatten to 2 inches (5 cm) thick. Let rise and bake as directed above.

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