Rich Raisin Bread - cooking recipe

Ingredients

5 to 5 1/2 c. flour
2 pkg. yeast
1/2 c. sugar
1 tsp. salt
3/4 c. milk
1/2 c. water
1/2 c. margarine
2 eggs
1 1/2 c. raisins

Preparation

In a large mixer bowl combine 2 1/2 cups flour, yeast, sugar and salt; mix well.
In a saucepan heat milk, water and butter until warm (120\u00b0 to 130\u00b0).
Add to flour mixture, add eggs.
Blend on low until moistened.
Beat for 3 minutes at medium speed.
By hand, stir in raisins and enough of the remaining flour to make a firm dough.
Knead on floured surface for 5 to 8 minutes.
Place in a greased bowl and let rise until doubled, about 1 hour.
Punch down dough and divide into 2 parts.