"Indulge in the inviting aroma of homemade Raisin Bread - warm, fluffy, and tender. This treat is easy to make using a few simple ingredients!..."
INGREDIENTS
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1¼ cup milk (2% or whole milk, warmed to 100-110º Fahrenheit)
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⅓ cup sugar (use 1 tablespoon for the yeast mixture and the remaining sugar for the dough )
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2 teaspoons active dry yeast
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4 cups flour
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1 large egg
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¼ teaspoon salt
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6 tablespoons butter (unsalted, softened, cut into small cubes)
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½ cup raisins (washed and dried)
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1 egg yolk (Optional. Used to make an optional egg wash. See recipe notes below for more details.)