Strietzel - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 Tbsp. yeast
1/4 c. water
1/2 c. milk
1 tsp. salt
3/4 c. sugar
3 Tbsp. oil
1 egg
1 c. white raisins (soak if necessary)
1 lemon rind and juice
5 to 6 c. flour

Preparation

Heat water and milk to 130\u00b0.
Mix yeast, salt, sugar, oil, egg and half of the flour in bowl.
Drizzle heated liquids into the bowl, mixing with a beater until smooth.
Stir in lemon rind, juice and raisins.
Stir/knead in remaining flour, until dough is smooth and elastic.
Rise until doubled, knead and shape.
Loaves may be shaped in rounds or braided.
Rise until doubled; brush with 1 beaten egg.
Bake at 350\u00b0 for 20 to 25 minutes, depending on size of loaves.