cranberry raisin bread

How To Make cranberry raisin bread

• 1

  Mix yeast with warm, not hot, water. Let stand 10 minutes.
• 2

  In a large mixing bowl, beat together the cane sugar, melted butter and milk until well blended, about 2 to 3 minutes. Beat in yeast mixture. Stir in the cranberries and raisins.
• 3

  Beat in half the flour and knead in the other half by hand on a lightly floured surface until smooth and elastic, about 5 to 6 minutes.
• 4

  Form dough into a ball and place in a large greased bowl, turning once to coat.
• 5

  Cover with a clean towel and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about one hour.
• 6

  Punch down and divide dough in half. Form each half into a loaf and place in two greased 9" x 5" bread pans. Cover with towel and let rise in pans for 30 to 45 minutes.
• 7

  Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Bake 30 to 35 minutes. Loaves are done when nicely browned and sound hollow when tapped.
• 8

  Let cool on rack for 10 minutes. Loosen edges with a sharp knife. Turn out onto rack and let cool completely.
• 9

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