Tuesday, September 6, 2011

Glazed Dutch Raisin Bread

Bread                                                                                            
2/3 C. hot water                                                                             
1/2 C. sugar                                                                                   
1/2 tsp. salt                                                                                   
1/2 stick margarine, softened
1/2 C. warm water
2 pkgs. active dry yeast
3/4 C. flour
1 C. raisins
1 egg

Glaze
1 C. confectioner's sugar
1 TB. milk
1/4 tsp. vanilla extract

Mix 2/3 C. hot water, sugar, salt, and margerine together; let cool until lukewarm.  Dissolve yeast 1/2 C. warm water.  Combine together two water mixtures, then stir in egg, then flour, then raisins.  Beat all until well-blended, about 2 minutes.  Cover, and let rise in a warm place until more than doubled in size, about 50 minutes.  Punch dough down and beat vigorously by hand about 75 strokes, then turn into a greased 1-1/2 quart casserole pan.  Bake at 400 degrees Fahrenheit for 45 minutes or until golden on top.  Let cool and turn onto a plate.  Beat glaze ingredients together until smooth and shiny.  Pour glaze over top of bread and let it drip down the sides.

Mary Febornia Julia Canduci Chiarello

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