Recipe Name Italian Sweet Bread with Raisins Submitted by Bachka Recipe Description Italian Sweet Bread Quantity 1 Quantity Unit loaf Prep Time (minutes) 20 Cook Time (minutes) 35 Ready In (minutes) 55

Ingredients Amount Measure Ingredient 1 package yeast, active dry (1/4) oz. 1 cup (8 fl oz) water, warm (105 degrees) 1 cup, packed raisins 1/2 cup sugar 3 tablespoons olive oil 1 tablespoon orange peel, raw, grated 1 large eggs, beaten 4 cups all-purpose flour 3 tablespoons milk 1 tablespoon sugar Steps Sequence Step 1 Dissolve yeast in warm water in large bowl. Stir in raisins, sugar, oil, orange peel, egg and enough flour to make a soft dough. Turn dough onto generously floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, 10 to 15 minutes. Place in greased bowl; turn greased side up. Cover; let rise in warm place until double, about 1 hour. . 2 Punch down dough. Shape into round, slightly flat loaf about 9 inches in diameter. Place on greased cookie sheet. Cover; let rise 45 minutes. 3 Heat oven to 350 degrees. Brush loaf with milk; sprinkle with sugar. Bake until bread is golden brown, 30 to 35 minutes. Remove from cookie sheet; cool on wire rack. 1 loaf