Sunday, December 8, 2013

Italian Sweet Bread with Raisins

1 pkg dry yeast
1 C warm water
1 C baking raisins
1/2 C sugar
3 T olive oil
1 T grated orange zest
1 egg beaten
3 1/2 - 4 C flour
milk
sugar
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In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in water. Stir in raisins, sugar, oil, orange peel, egg, and enough flour to make a soft dough.  Turn dough out onto a generously floured surface. Knead until smooth and elastic. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled in size.  Punch down dough and shape into a round, slightly flat loaf apx 9" in diameter. Place on an ungreased baking sheet and let rise another 45 minutes.  Bake at 350 for 35 minutes.  Before baking brush with milk and sprinkle with sugar.

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